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R809 LKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,068 mi
Last recorded58,068 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 LKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,068 miles

both front suspension shock absorbers appear to be leaking and there is slight play in the upper mountings

engine is noisy in operation and there is a coolant leak

engine was at risk of overheating during emission testing as cooling fan appears not to be working

exhaust system is corroded and leaking

nearside front bumper trim appears to be insecure

nearside rear seatbelt has a fixed childseat in place. Child belt tested OK

upper bodywork is damaged

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts

Fail 11 Aug 2008 58,068 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front suspension shock absorbers appear to be leaking and there is slight play in the upper mountings

engine is noisy in operation and there is a coolant leak

engine was at risk of overheating during emission testing as cooling fan appears not to be working

exhaust system is corroded and leaking

nearside front bumper trim appears to be insecure

nearside rear seatbelt has a fixed childseat in place. Child belt tested OK

upper bodywork is damaged

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts

Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,128 miles

Front Tyres On 3mm And Perishing.

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing And Wearing Uneven.

Nearside Wing Mirror Cracked.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,551 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 41,551 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

hubcaps on roadwheels

nearside door mirror is damaged

nearside front indicator trim loose

nearside rear seatbelt has a child seat in place. Child seatbelt tested OK

upper bodywork damaged

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2005 36,292 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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R809 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R809 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 R809 LKO registered?

R809 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R809 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 LKO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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