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S125 KRV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,999 mi
Last recorded211,999 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 KRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 211,999 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 211,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 175x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 203,931 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 193,460 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 182,422 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 170,343 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 160,464 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 149,121 miles

Nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Oil leak

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 137,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak from rear of engine

front number plate cracked

small cracks in screen

Pass 17 Sep 2012 126,779 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2011 116,295 miles

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

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

engine lower covers adrift

Fail 12 Sep 2011 116,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine lower covers adrift

Pass 14 Sep 2010 105,226 miles

Engine hunting at idle?

Fail 14 Sep 2010 105,226 miles

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

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

Engine hunting at idle?

Pass 10 Sep 2009 93,884 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 93,884 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

NSR tyre out of shape

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,839 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 86,839 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 79,577 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 72,142 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 72,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S125 KRV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S125 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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S125 KRV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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