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R108 PVJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,210 mi
Last recorded40,210 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 PVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 40,210 miles

Central Rear silencer small blow

Nearside Front arch corroded

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Front arch corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear arch corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2024 30,340 miles

Central Rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front metal brake pipe and flexy ferrels corroded

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe and flexy ferrels corroded

Offside Front metal brake pipe and flexy ferrels corroded

Offside Rear metal brake pipe and flexy ferrels corroded

all arches corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2024 30,337 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front metal brake pipe and flexy ferrels corroded

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe and flexy ferrels corroded

Offside Front metal brake pipe and flexy ferrels corroded

Offside Rear metal brake pipe and flexy ferrels corroded

all arches corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 22 May 2024 30,225 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2016 30,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 29,850 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 28,814 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 27,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 27,917 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 26,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 26,631 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,252 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 23,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 23,677 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,907 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 16,882 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 16,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,214 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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R108 PVJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R108 PVJ, 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 R108 PVJ registered?

R108 PVJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R108 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 PVJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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