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R877 KGX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,490 mi
Last recorded107,490 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 KGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 107,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s +n/s rear wheel bearing grease covers missing

o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 18 Aug 2010 107,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s +n/s rear wheel bearing grease covers missing

o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 102,576 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 102,576 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 98,153 miles

Nail in tread of nearside rear tyre.Dust caps missing on rear hubs.Backing slightly deteriorated on rear number plate.Airbag light on.

Power steering pipes corroded.Engine oil level low - topped up prior to test - oil dripping onto offside front suspension arm and contaminating bushes.

Fail 15 Aug 2008 98,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nail in tread of nearside rear tyre.Dust caps missing on rear hubs.Backing slightly deteriorated on rear number plate.Airbag light on.

Power steering pipes corroded.Engine oil level low - topped up prior to test - oil dripping onto offside front suspension arm and contaminating bushes.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 91,522 miles

Air bag light staying on

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

No covers or caps on rear wheel bearings exposing them to dirt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PAS pipes showing signs of age

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

Rear brake pipe ferrules showing signs of age

Fail 24 Jul 2007 91,522 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Air bag light staying on

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

No covers or caps on rear wheel bearings exposing them to dirt.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PAS pipes showing signs of age

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

Rear brake pipe ferrules showing signs of age

Pass 1 Aug 2006 79,605 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 79,605 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 77,163 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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R877 KGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R877 KGX, 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 R877 KGX registered?

R877 KGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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