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R813 KSG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,512 mi
Last recorded73,512 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 KSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

advice corrosion on n/s sill

advice cracks on n/s and o/s rear tyre outer sidewall 175/80/14

advice front exhaust deteriorated and has front hanger missing

advice n/s sill damaged

advice o/s rear sighr light brighter than n/s

advice oil leak

advice slight damaged to n/s and o/s sill lip

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower wishbone bushes

Fail 23 Mar 2016 73,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

advice corrosion on n/s sill

advice cracks on n/s and o/s rear tyre outer sidewall 175/80/14

advice front exhaust deteriorated and has front hanger missing

advice n/s sill damaged

advice o/s rear sighr light brighter than n/s

advice oil leak

advice slight damaged to n/s and o/s sill lip

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,459 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advice corrosion on o/s rear sill

Fail 8 Apr 2015 71,377 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advice corrosion on o/s rear sill

Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 67,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,954 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

van tyre fitted n/s/f

Fail 13 Apr 2012 66,954 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

van tyre fitted n/s/f

Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,970 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 64,970 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,897 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,652 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,698 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,698 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 53,698 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 49,483 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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R813 KSG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R813 KSG, 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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R813 KSG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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