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R859 LKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,006 mi
Last recorded108,006 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 LKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 108,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 101,103 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front lower wings corroded

service light on dashboard

Fail 1 Apr 2011 101,011 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front lower wings corroded

service light on dashboard

Pass 6 Apr 2010 94,396 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 94,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 89,177 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 89,174 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 15 Apr 2008 83,524 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 83,391 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 75,451 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 75,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 70,006 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 70,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear bump stops split

wipers poor

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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R859 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R859 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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R859 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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