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R847 LKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,423 mi
Last recorded68,423 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 LKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 68,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 67,729 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking.

Fail 17 Sep 2021 67,727 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine over heating. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 63,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 61,455 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 61,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,328 miles

Rear both tyres outer walls deteriorated.

Fail 19 Jan 2018 61,328 miles

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

Rear both tyres outer walls deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,087 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,199 miles

Nearside Reverse lamp fails to work.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,499 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,982 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 31,976 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,700 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,007 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake ferrouls surface rust

Fail 16 Jan 2010 25,268 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 25,268 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 23,495 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,467 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 23,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,725 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 22,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R847 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R847 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 R847 LKO registered?

R847 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R847 LKO safe to buy?

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