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R152 BJA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,791 mi
Last recorded49,791 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 BJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 49,791 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside sill has been filled

clutch slipping

Fail 22 Feb 2017 49,788 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside sill has been filled

Front brake discs rusty

clutch slipping

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,957 miles

nearside outer sill covered with filler

Fail 28 Aug 2015 46,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside outer sill covered with filler

Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,920 miles

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

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

front reg plate cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,730 miles

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

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

front reg plate cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2013 42,730 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front reg plate cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,410 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 41,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,112 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wipers split but clear screen

Fail 2 Nov 2011 40,111 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wipers split but clear screen

nearside front disc slight warp when brakes applied in rollers

Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,428 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 10 Nov 2010 38,428 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 21 Nov 2009 37,041 miles

both front inner wish bone bushes starting to perish

front registration plate cracked

offside front sill slightly damaged

rear exhaust cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,566 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 34,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake peddal travel

front number platecracked

Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,474 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 29,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

font number plate

Pass 10 Jan 2006 26,989 miles

n/s/f+o/s/f inner wishbone bushes just starting to perish

front number plate cracked

mid exhaust slightly blowing at joints

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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R152 BJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R152 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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R152 BJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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