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R677 DKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,161 mi
Last recorded98,161 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 DKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,161 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 98,155 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,991 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 94,089 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 94,073 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 91,230 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 83,038 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 77,540 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 77,540 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 69,996 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 69,996 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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R677 DKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,800cc 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 R677 DKO, 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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R677 DKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R677 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R677 DKO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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