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R889 LKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,984 mi
Last recorded71,984 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 LKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,984 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe by load sensing valve corroding

Offside front lower ball joint cover deteriorated

Poor beam pattern on nearside headlamp

Power steering pipes corroding

Slight corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 28 Feb 2017 71,981 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake pipes by load sensing valve corroding

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Poor beam pattern on nearside headlamp

Power steering pipes corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 70,873 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 70,866 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 70,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 70,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 68,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 66,398 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 63,406 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 561,225 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 56,151 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,077 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,937 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 34,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 25,428 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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R889 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R889 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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R889 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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