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R828 KTC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,280 mi
Last recorded138,280 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 KTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 138,280 miles

Both front inner sills holded but out side of a prescribed area

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2014 138,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both front inner sills holded but out side of a prescribed area

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2013 130,031 miles

2 small stone chips/cracks in screen.... 1 zone 'B' and 1 lower zone 'A'

n/s & o/s front floors/sill corroded and holed....not within 30cm of load bearing members

Fail 16 Apr 2013 130,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

2 small stone chips/cracks in screen.... 1 zone 'B' and 1 lower zone 'A'

n/s & o/s front floors/sill corroded and holed....not within 30cm of load bearing members

Pass 27 Jul 2012 127,755 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

airbag light indicates a fault

front floorpans rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2012 127,702 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light indicates a fault

battery insecure

front tyres worn on edges

nearside and offside front floorpans rusty

Pass 26 May 2011 122,483 miles

Rear bump stops broken

Fail 26 May 2011 122,483 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear bump stops broken

Pass 18 May 2010 116,205 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 116,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 110,822 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 104,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 97,321 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 87,496 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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R828 KTC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R828 KTC, 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 R828 KTC registered?

R828 KTC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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