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A6 WJN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,585 mi
Last recorded102,585 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 WJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 102,585 miles

Engine hunting at idle, requires further investigation

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 hanbrake showing poor effort

Fail 22 Aug 2009 102,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres starting to feather and worn low on inner edges

Engine hunting at idle, requires further investigation

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 hanbrake showing poor effort

Pass 11 Aug 2008 93,915 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 87,921 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 79,942 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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A6 WJN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A6 WJN, 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 A6 WJN registered?

A6 WJN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is A6 WJN safe to buy?

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