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R954 SKX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,570 mi
Last recorded151,570 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 SKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2017 151,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Central Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Central Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 145,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre wear uneven

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 136,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 129,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 126,569 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 126,565 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 122,222 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 121,865 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 121,865 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 117,309 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 112,873 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 109,324 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 105,824 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 101,782 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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R954 SKX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R954 SKX, 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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R954 SKX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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