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M70 JRP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,405 mi
Last recorded96,405 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 JRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 96,405 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,617 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 94,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seatbelt, Unable To Fully Inspect. Childseat Fitted.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 94,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system Hose / Seal To Brake Caliper Leaking. (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seatbelt, Unable To Fully Inspect. Childseat Fitted.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,746 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 90,614 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,704 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 85,437 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 81,718 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,565 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 77,540 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,345 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,993 miles

nearside rear disc starting to corrode.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 67,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear disc starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 59,465 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 43,698 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,941 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 35,073 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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M70 JRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M70 JRP, 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 M70 JRP registered?

M70 JRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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