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R104 FJV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,961 mi
Last recorded170,961 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 FJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 170,961 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 160,749 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 160,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 148,831 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 141,974 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 141,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 131,622 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 131,622 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 124,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 118,429 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 29 Jan 2007 111,834 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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R104 FJV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R104 FJV, 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 R104 FJV registered?

R104 FJV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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