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R811 KFB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,380 mi
Last recorded198,380 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 KFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 198,380 miles

Front wings tape up

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear bumper damaged

Rear window broken

Fail 25 Feb 2020 198,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wings tape up

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear bumper damaged

Rear window broken

Pass 26 Feb 2019 184,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs showing wear

tape on front wings

Pass 27 Feb 2018 172,891 miles

tape on front wings

Fail 10 Feb 2018 172,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 163,675 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 163,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 155,126 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2016 155,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 148,073 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 141,394 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 135,644 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 128,254 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 121,978 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 113,022 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 104,291 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 98,828 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 92,907 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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R811 KFB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R811 KFB, 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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R811 KFB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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