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R966 LKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,191 mi
Last recorded103,191 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 LKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 103,191 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 48,909 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 31 Dec 2010 93,818 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight cracking to the nearside front and offside rear tyres

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 89,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine keeps stalling

front number plate could be better

Pass 30 Dec 2009 89,543 miles

engine keeps stalling

front number plate could be better

Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,998 miles

engine stalling

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2008 82,171 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2007 78,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,733 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R966 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R966 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R966 LKO registered?

R966 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 1998.

Is R966 LKO safe to buy?

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