MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,987 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside front inner cv deteriorated
rear seat belt clasp covers broken
both rear seat belt stalks plastic covers bit loose.
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake discs rusty
offside inner c.v boot split
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
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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