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R91 FKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,941 mi
Last recorded153,941 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 FKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 153,941 miles

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

Oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Sep 2016 153,834 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre both rear coil springs are corroding

engine has a oil leak

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2015 149,393 miles

both rear coil springs are corroding

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2015 149,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both rear coil springs are corroding

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2014 145,444 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear coil springs are corroding

offside front wishbone rear bush is separating

strong advie offside front tyre is on legal limit of 1.6 mm tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 141,930 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to separate

both rear coil springs are corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2013 141,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to separate

both rear coil springs are corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2012 137,771 miles

near side front tyre close to ware bars

off side outer sill dented

off side rear wheel slight binding

Fail 26 Jul 2012 137,765 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side front tyre close to ware bars

off side outer sill dented

off side rear wheel slight binding

Pass 28 Jul 2011 132,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear bump stops deteriorated

centre exhaust mount insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2011 132,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear bump stops deteriorated

centre exhaust mount insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2010 127,759 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 121,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2008 116,070 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 116,053 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn below legal limit inner tread

Pass 20 Jun 2007 100,984 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Fail 14 Jun 2007 100,984 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 15 Jun 2006 79,502 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre on wear limit

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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R91 FKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R91 FKP, 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 R91 FKP registered?

R91 FKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 1998.

Is R91 FKP safe to buy?

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