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R149 BJA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,153 mi
Last recorded139,153 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 BJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 139,153 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Some corrosion to fuel tank straps

Some play in O/S and N/S front top suspension mounts

Pass 18 Feb 2019 137,406 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 135,031 miles

Front exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Nearside Front brake disc has corrosion on inside edge

Offside Front brake disc has corrosion on inside edge

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Feb 2017 132,696 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 130,406 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 127,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2014 124,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2014 124,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 120,428 miles

Exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Lift in both front top suspension mounts.

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Rust spots on both outer sills.

Slight damage to offside sill.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2012 113,887 miles

Both front bottom arms rusty.

Exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly nosiey.

Oil leak

Rust in offside sill.

Rust on bodywork.

Slight lift in both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 111,131 miles

Corrosion in offside sill and floor pan.

Front suspension arms rusty.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play and noise in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Surface rust rear brake pipe.

Various rust spots on underbody and bodywork.

Fail 12 Feb 2011 111,131 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion in offside sill and floor pan.

Front suspension arms rusty.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Slight play and noise in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Surface rust rear brake pipe.

Various rust spots on underbody and bodywork.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 108,799 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 108,717 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2009 103,757 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 98,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 89,381 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 80,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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R149 BJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R149 BJA, 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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R149 BJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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