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R875 KGU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,313 mi
Last recorded63,313 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 KGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,313 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,889 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 46,412 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre has slight wall damage

Fail 6 Nov 2008 38,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre has slight wall damage

Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2007 30,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,830 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 21,406 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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R875 KGU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R875 KGU, 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 R875 KGU registered?

R875 KGU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R875 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R875 KGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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