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S262 KRG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,809 mi
Last recorded133,809 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 KRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 133,809 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 133,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 125,935 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 119,219 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 119,218 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 114,176 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE

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)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 114,171 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE

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)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 96,233 miles

HEATSHIELD LOOSE RATTLEING ON EXHAUST

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 ON 3MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 3MM

Pass 8 Dec 2006 83,480 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 83,480 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 68,765 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 68,752 miles

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

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

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

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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S262 KRG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S262 KRG, 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 S262 KRG registered?

S262 KRG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S262 KRG safe to buy?

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