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R931 SKX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,271 mi
Last recorded137,271 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 SKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 137,271 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2018 137,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 134,583 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 134,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 131,344 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 131,342 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brakes binding to excess (3.5.1k)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 131,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binnding to excess (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding to excess (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall splits (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working 1of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 126,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 119,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2013 117,296 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 112,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 109,929 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 102,260 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,606 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,172 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007
Fail 19 Jun 2006 77,123 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 77,123 miles

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

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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R931 SKX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R931 SKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R931 SKX registered?

R931 SKX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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