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R878 KCA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,384 mi
Last recorded54,384 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 KCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 54,384 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 51,898 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 51,898 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres wall worn

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,120 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,012 miles

none genuine exhaust not very securely mounted

Fail 19 Jun 2007 46,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

none genuine exhaust not very securely mounted

Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,839 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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R878 KCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc 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 R878 KCA, 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 R878 KCA registered?

R878 KCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is R878 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 KCA 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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