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R932 TKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

117,760 mi
Last recorded117,760 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 TKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 117,760 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 117,666 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 117,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 117,658 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 117,652 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 117,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 117,640 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 117,194 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 113,918 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 112,403 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 111,009 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 111,009 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 108,362 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 108,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 104,974 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 104,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,789 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 102,789 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 100,621 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 100,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 98,528 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 98,528 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 96,767 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 96,767 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,889 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 92,579 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,578 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 87,325 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 87,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 84,123 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 80,047 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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R932 TKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R932 TKP, 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 R932 TKP registered?

R932 TKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R932 TKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R932 TKP shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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