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R98 KRP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,282 mi
Last recorded99,282 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 KRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,282 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,636 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 96,068 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 94,465 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 92,684 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,684 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,850 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has damaged sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has damaged sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,193 miles

Airbag light is on

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 89,193 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Airbag light is on

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,382 miles

Airbag light is on

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 87,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Airbag light is on

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2010 85,628 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Oil leak

front number plate brocken

offside rear door deosn't open

rear disc slightly worn

Fail 18 Aug 2010 85,628 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

Oil leak

front number plate brocken

offside rear door deosn't open

rear disc slightly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2009 81,264 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 81,182 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

excess oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 77,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 74,676 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 74,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R98 KRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R98 KRP, 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 R98 KRP registered?

R98 KRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 1998.

Is R98 KRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 KRP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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