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R965 KDG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,236 mi
Last recorded68,236 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 KDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 68,236 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 68,236 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 67,308 miles

front and rear no-plates delaminating

o/s and n/s front strut top bearings worn

Pass 3 Dec 2021 66,483 miles

brake fluid level low

o/s and n/s front top strut mounts worn

play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Nov 2020 65,325 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 65,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,086 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 62,573 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 61,248 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,477 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,780 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,043 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 52,102 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 48,806 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight Movement In Steering Column Top Mounting

Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,094 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,333 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s inner drive shaft oil seal leaking oil.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,330 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,523 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 34,523 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 33,218 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 33,218 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 30,899 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 29,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R965 KDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R965 KDG, 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 R965 KDG registered?

R965 KDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R965 KDG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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