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P925 LJB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,637 mi
Last recorded103,637 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP925 LJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 103,637 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 103,622 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 103,608 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 103,608 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 97,051 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 97,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 May 2006 86,521 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 86,521 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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P925 LJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P925 LJB, 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 P925 LJB registered?

P925 LJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is P925 LJB safe to buy?

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