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R176 RJM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,206 mi
Last recorded152,206 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 RJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 152,206 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 149,767 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 147,564 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2018 143,125 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 143,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 141,471 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 141,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 133,134 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 133,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 119,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 119,869 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 108,737 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 108,737 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 98,829 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 90,439 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 76,804 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 70,995 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 70,995 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 69,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 67,441 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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R176 RJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R176 RJM, 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 R176 RJM registered?

R176 RJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R176 RJM safe to buy?

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