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R944 KFS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,618 mi
Last recorded118,618 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 KFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 118,618 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 112,557 miles

corrosion started on both front and rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2008 105,017 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 95,198 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 95,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 86,543 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on front brake discs

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

surface cracks near side front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2006 86,543 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

surface cracks near side front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2005 77,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R944 KFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R944 KFS, 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 R944 KFS registered?

R944 KFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R944 KFS safe to buy?

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