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R714 LKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,370 mi
Last recorded109,370 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 LKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 109,370 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 108,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,327 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 94,327 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,093 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 88,092 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

flexi hose ferrules corroded

nearside mirror damaged

offside front inner wing finisher loose

some play in front strut top mountings

Pass 17 Feb 2009 86,698 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in front struts tops

Fail 17 Feb 2009 86,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in front struts tops

Pass 20 Feb 2008 83,905 miles

some play in front strut top mountings

Fail 20 Feb 2008 83,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

some play in front strut top mountings

Pass 20 Feb 2007 80,248 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s rear tyre cracking/perishing

play in front struts top mountings

rear brakes squeaky

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Feb 2007 80,248 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre cracking/perishing

play in front struts top mountings

rear brakes squeaky

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 17 Feb 2006 76,835 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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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R714 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R714 LKO, 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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R714 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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