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S147 KFR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

219,358 mi
Last recorded219,358 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 KFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 219,358 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 212,796 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 203,368 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 197,348 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2016 191,832 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 191,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 188,343 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

corrosion of n/s/f wheel arch

corrosion of n/s/r and o/s/r flexible hose metal brake pipe

Pass 3 Oct 2013 183,050 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 183,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 183,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly deteriated

o/s/f brake hose slightly damaged

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2011 178,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 171,640 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 163,829 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 163,829 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust centre mount poor

stone chip in screen

Pass 15 Sep 2008 152,261 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 122,093 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 122,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

catalyser to exhaust pipe. joint not fully secure.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 113,278 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear shocker slight leak

Pass 29 Jun 2005 101,001 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

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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S147 KFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S147 KFR, 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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S147 KFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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