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R940 XKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,987 mi
Last recorded65,987 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 XKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,987 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2018 65,018 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,131 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2016 63,917 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,460 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2013 60,394 miles

offside front inner cv deteriorated

rear seat belt clasp covers broken

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,045 miles

both rear seat belt stalks plastic covers bit loose.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 59,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs rusty

offside inner c.v boot split

Pass 19 Jul 2011 59,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs rusty

offside inner c.v boot split

Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,556 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear seat belt lock / catch broken

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2009 57,555 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Outer Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Lower Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear seat belt lock / catch broken

Battery insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,713 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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R940 XKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R940 XKP, 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 R940 XKP registered?

R940 XKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R940 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 XKP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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