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R802 LKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

79,992 mi
Last recorded79,992 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 LKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2009 79,992 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 76,816 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES CRACKING N/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WARPED

Fail 12 Aug 2008 76,816 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES CRACKING N/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WARPED

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 72,387 miles

exhaust system corroded in places

front brake calipar slide rubbers damaged or missing in places

Fail 18 Jul 2007 72,387 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 25 May 2006 69,163 miles

air filter housing broken

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

d/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn at inner edge

hose to air filter broken

Fail 25 May 2006 69,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air filter housing broken

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

d/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn at inner edge

hose to air filter housing broken

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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R802 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 42.9%.

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 R802 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R802 LKO registered?

R802 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R802 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 LKO shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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