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R677 KGD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,466 mi
Last recorded120,466 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 KGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 120,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit cracked no light visable

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 120,462 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit cracked no light visable

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 116,747 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 116,747 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 114,604 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 112,577 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 112,577 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 107,107 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 106,507 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 104,638 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 102,439 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 102,439 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 101,310 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 101,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,712 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 94,712 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

off side rear tyre is wearing out from the inner edges.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 88,627 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 84,192 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 84,191 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front and rear brake back plate very corroded

front and rear brakes very noisey on application

Pass 14 Feb 2008 81,572 miles

offside rear brake backing plate coroded

Fail 14 Feb 2008 81,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear brake backing plate coroded

Pass 28 Feb 2007 76,916 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 76,916 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 68,561 miles

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 KGD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KGD, 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 KGD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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