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R136 RJB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,774 mi
Last recorded143,774 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 RJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 143,774 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 139,050 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 139,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 128,032 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 124,850 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)

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 116,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

H.I.D headlamps fitted aftermarket but no headlamp washers or self levelling system on vehicle

both n/s and o/s sills have been crushed and damaged but not within any prescribed areas

interior mirror missing

Fail 9 Oct 2012 116,224 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

H.I.D headlamps fitted aftermarket but no headlamp washers or self levelling system on vehicle

both n/s and o/s sills have been crushed and damaged but not within any prescribed areas

interior mirror missing

Fail 20 Sep 2012 116,203 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

O/S & N/S SILLS DAMAGED BUT NOT AFECTING STRENGTH WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA'S

Pass 31 May 2011 103,053 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket insucure

Pass 21 Jun 2010 95,012 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 95,012 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 12 Jun 2009 85,497 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 85,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 70,101 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 63,251 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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R136 RJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R136 RJB, 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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R136 RJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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