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R830 KSG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,737 mi
Last recorded150,737 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 KSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 150,737 miles

Chip in screen

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)

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

Tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2013 142,627 miles

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 8 Feb 2012 136,365 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 136,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front disc's in poor condition

Front number plate damaged.

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Obligatry mirror held toghter with tape.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear disc's scornned.

Surface corroision to rear wheel arches.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 123,980 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 123,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 116,864 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 116,864 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 108,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 100,659 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 100,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 96,631 miles

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

Oil leak

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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R830 KSG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R830 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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R830 KSG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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