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R823 LKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,961 mi
Last recorded151,961 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 LKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 151,961 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 145,696 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve going to n/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill and o/s/f floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 139,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm 175/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor and floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 139,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm 175/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor and floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 132,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheels bearing has slight play

Rear Both rear shockers, dust covers dislodged

Pass 26 Oct 2015 124,070 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,222 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 106,681 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 99,717 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,608 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 94,608 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,370 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 82,786 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 82,786 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 75,166 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 65,452 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 65,227 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 54,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R823 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 R823 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 R823 LKO registered?

R823 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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