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R744 AKY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,445 mi
Last recorded156,445 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 AKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 156,445 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 156,422 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 156,407 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 150,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 134,203 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 134,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 112,981 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,300 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 97,299 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,795 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,176 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 77,471 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 71,018 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 63,908 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 56,788 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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R744 AKY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R744 AKY, 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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What year was R744 AKY registered?

R744 AKY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 1998.

Is R744 AKY safe to buy?

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