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S127 KRV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,198 mi
Last recorded120,198 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 KRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 120,198 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 119,334 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 117,451 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 114,459 miles

center mounting bracket broken.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 114,459 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

center mounting bracket broken.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,685 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 110,685 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 103,851 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 103,851 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,564 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,759 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 124,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 76,622 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,201 miles

Both rear brake pipes started to swell/corrode

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 68,201 miles

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

Both rear brake pipes started to swell/corrode

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,531 miles

Air bag light on.

Beam deflectors fitted to front headlamps.

Front & rear brake discs in poor condition. Front brake pads low.

N/s rear no polate bulb holder slightly insecure.

Slight fluctuation on o/s rear hand brake & o/s front brake.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s driveshaft covered with debris.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 61,531 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Air bag light on.

Beam deflectors fitted to front headlamps.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front & rear brake discs in poor condition. Front brake pads low.

N/s rear no polate bulb holder slightly insecure.

Slight fluctuation on o/s rear hand brake & o/s front brake.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s driveshaft covered with debris.

Fail 25 Sep 2008 54,233 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,233 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 45,789 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,789 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,465 miles

front discs corroded

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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S127 KRV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S127 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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S127 KRV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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