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R663 KFS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,013 mi
Last recorded100,013 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 KFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 100,013 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn

offside front bearing noisy

Fail 12 Sep 2011 96,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn

offside front bearing noisy

Pass 13 Sep 2010 94,173 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 91,229 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 86,776 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 86,775 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,515 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 80,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 74,459 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 74,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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R663 KFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 100,017 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R663 KFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R663 KFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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