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R947 KFS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,650 mi
Last recorded120,650 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 KFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 120,650 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 120,642 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 115,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 110,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

n/s/r disc showing signs of getting hot

nearside front tyre is perished

Fail 27 Sep 2011 110,161 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

n/s/r disc showing signs of getting hot

Pass 24 Sep 2010 105,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

coolant staining around radiator

Fail 24 Sep 2010 105,746 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

coolant staining around radiator

Pass 25 Sep 2009 101,637 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHS PEELING/CRACKING

N/S FRONT POWER STEERING PIPE DAMP

N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S REAR ROAD SPRING CORRODED

REAR AXLE BUSHS PEELING

SLIGHT BLOW REAR EXHAUST JOINT

Fail 19 Sep 2009 101,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHS PEELING/CRACKING

N/S FRONT POWER STEERING PIPE DAMP

N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S REAR ROAD SPRING CORRODED

REAR AXLE BUSHS PEELING

SLIGHT BLOW REAR EXHAUST JOINT

Pass 29 Sep 2008 96,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 96,914 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 92,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 89,294 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 89,294 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s front tyre on legal limit †O/s front tyre worn †Rear axle bushs persihed †Front brake discs undercut †

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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R947 KFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R947 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.

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R947 KFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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