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R964 KFS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,032 mi
Last recorded75,032 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 KFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 75,032 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 75,032 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,154 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 67,130 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,505 miles

Offside rear brake showing signs of binding but not binding during test.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 59,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake showing signs of binding but not binding during test.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,593 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,354 miles

ADVISE WATER LEAK INSIDE CAR / BOTH FRONT AND REAR FOOTWELLS WET

Advise centre exhaust bracket nbroken

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 53,354 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISE WATER LEAK INSIDE CAR / BOTH FRONT AND REAR FOOTWELLS WET

Advise centre exhaust bracket nbroken

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 51,227 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s door mirror broken

Fail 21 Jul 2010 51,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s door mirror broken

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,209 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose/rattling.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,265 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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R964 KFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R964 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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What year was R964 KFS registered?

R964 KFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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