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R68 HKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,553 mi
Last recorded149,553 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 HKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 149,553 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 149,552 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 142,776 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 142,775 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 136,343 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are split and perished

both rear shock absorber bump stops are perished

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Jun 2012 136,343 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushes are split and perished

both rear shock absorber bump stops are perished

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2011 130,821 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 130,821 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake hoses are starting to perish

rear number plate is starting to seperate

slight play in both top strut mounts

Pass 10 Jun 2010 124,048 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 124,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 115,311 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jun 2008 105,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 95,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside wing mirror housing slight damage

Pass 15 Jun 2006 85,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 76,526 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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R68 HKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R68 HKP, 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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R68 HKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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