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R944 LKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

128,963 mi
Last recorded128,963 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 LKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 128,963 miles

see test 669017401228

Fail 19 Aug 2011 128,831 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

see test 669017401228

Fail 26 Jul 2011 65,278 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r wing damage

o/s door mirror loose (glass)

o/s/r panel damage

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front sill seams damaged

both wiper rubbers splitting

child seat n/s/r, not locked in

damage both front wings

exhaust down pipe repair

hand brake could be adjusted

o/s/r tyre badly cracked on outer wall

rear wiper missing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 116,145 miles

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

OSF bumper insecure

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 116,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

OSF bumper insecure

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 100,894 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 100,894 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 92,940 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 92,940 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid level slightly low

engine lumpy at idle

manifold/air filter hot air pipe missing

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 25 Jul 2007 85,727 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 85,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front shock absorber top mounts worn

n/s/f brake showing distortion

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre has nail in outer edge unrepairable area

o/s/f windscreen wiper deteriorating - split ends

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge and cracking up

rear shock absorbers getting soft

Fail 31 Jul 2006 79,672 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 79,672 miles

Nearside Front 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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R944 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LKO, 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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R944 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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