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R875 KUF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,280 mi
Last recorded102,280 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 KUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 102,280 miles

exhaust catalyst heatshield slightly loose

front antiroll bar bushes slight movement

front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front inner driveshaft boot slight leak

offside rear light lens cracked

rear brake discs starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2008 92,348 miles

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm on edges

offside rear light lens small crack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2008 92,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm on edges

offside rear light lens small crack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,601 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and tread splitting

Pass 18 Apr 2006

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 67,675 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 67,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KUF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R875 KUF?

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What year was R875 KUF registered?

R875 KUF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R875 KUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R875 KUF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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