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R75 PKS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,174 mi
Last recorded127,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 PKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 127,174 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise osf door mirror cassing is broken with some plastic missing

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 127,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2011 121,455 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2010 117,581 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 113,109 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 108,727 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 104,592 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 98,115 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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R75 PKS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R75 PKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R75 PKS registered?

R75 PKS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R75 PKS safe to buy?

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