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R996 KNV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,996 mi
Last recorded93,996 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 KNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 93,996 miles

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

front and rear number plates water ingress

handbrake lever travel high(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

o/s/r(rear) flexi brake hose damaged(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 83,920 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 75,410 miles

under body suspension and brake componments all show corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2009 75,397 miles

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

under body suspension and brake componments all show corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2007 72,810 miles

front suspension componments all show corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2006 71,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under body suspension componments and rear brake pipes all starting to show corrosion

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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R996 KNV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R996 KNV, 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 R996 KNV registered?

R996 KNV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R996 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 KNV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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