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R125 JKN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,651 mi
Last recorded83,651 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 83,651 miles

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

corrosion to both front wings lower section

play within the offside of steering rack

rear axle bushes becoming poor

Pass 9 Dec 2009 80,485 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to nearside sill

engine breather pipe in poor condition

free play to both front suspension top mounts

play within the steering rack

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 4 Dec 2009 80,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to nearside sill

engine breather pipe in poor condition

free play to both front suspension top mounts

rear axle bushes deteriorating

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 15 Dec 2008 76,347 miles

damage to nearside & offside sills

free play to both front suspension top mounts

offside front tyre starting to crack and perrish / tread depth at 3mm

slight play within the steering rack

Fail 18 Dec 2007 72,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 18 Dec 2007 72,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 7 Dec 2006 63,138 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 63,138 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre is starting to crack on edge of tread

Pass 22 Dec 2005 51,421 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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R125 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R125 JKN, 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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R125 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 1998.

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