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S122 KRV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Bronze Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,689 mi
Last recorded139,689 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 KRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 139,689 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 137,083 miles

engine/gearbox oil leaks

power steering pipes corroding

rear suspension coil springs corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2020 137,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine/gearbox oil leaks

power steering pipes corroding

rear suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2019 134,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 134,423 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 131,141 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 131,141 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 128,618 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 128,615 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 121,928 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 121,928 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 117,873 miles

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

Oil leak

chips to windscren

Pass 9 Jul 2014 112,526 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 107,351 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 100,627 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2012 100,627 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 May 2011 94,767 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

o/s/f/tyre wonr on edges

Fail 28 May 2011 94,767 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn on edges

o/s/f/tyre wonr on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2010 88,569 miles

Rear Tyres Perishing.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 82,608 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,122 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 66,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front door lower hindge loose

Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,901 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,275 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 41,058 miles

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)

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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S122 KRV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Bronze with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S122 KRV, 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 S122 KRV registered?

S122 KRV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S122 KRV safe to buy?

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