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R758 LKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,762 mi
Last recorded61,762 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 LKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 61,762 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 61,762 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,305 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 52,305 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

mark on offside rear wheel arch

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2006 46,888 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 46,888 miles

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

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

air filter housing broken

battery insecure

front number plate cracked

front tyres different to rear

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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R758 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R758 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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What year was R758 LKO registered?

R758 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R758 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R758 LKO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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