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R768 AKW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,790 mi
Last recorded151,790 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 AKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 151,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 151,782 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 150,939 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 140,816 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 140,816 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 135,715 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 131,006 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 131,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 126,217 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 121,123 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 116,416 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 111,833 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 105,014 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 105,014 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 97,296 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 86,574 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 73,559 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 65,431 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 53,733 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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R768 AKW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R768 AKW, 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 R768 AKW registered?

R768 AKW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is R768 AKW safe to buy?

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