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R11 LJM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,009 mi
Last recorded92,009 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 LJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 91,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 87,086 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 87,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 81,812 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 78,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 29 May 2008 78,365 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,215 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 15 Aug 2006 71,156 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 67,394 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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R11 LJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R11 LJM, 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 R11 LJM registered?

R11 LJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R11 LJM safe to buy?

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