MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R908 KFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R908 KFS, 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 R908 KFS registered?
R908 KFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 1998.
Is R908 KFS safe to buy?
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