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S198 KCF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,164 mi
Last recorded113,164 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 KCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 109,338 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 109,338 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,068 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,179 miles

both rear tyres perishing

unable to gain access to check nearside rear and center rear seat belt

Fail 6 Oct 2017 97,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

unable to gain access to check nearside rear and center rear seat belt

Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,920 miles

unable to check rear seats and seat belts

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,401 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 2 Sep 2015 77,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,449 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,768 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,598 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,043 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,705 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,649 miles

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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S198 KCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S198 KCF, 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 S198 KCF registered?

S198 KCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S198 KCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S198 KCF shows 18 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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