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R184 PJH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,543 mi
Last recorded157,543 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 PJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 157,543 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill has cover/side skirt fitted

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 155,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 155,208 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 152,612 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 26 Oct 2015 152,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Oct 2014 145,842 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 145,842 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 133,819 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 133,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 127,660 miles

advise corrosion to underside of brake servo

advise damage to front no.plate

both front lower suspension arm rear bushs slightly deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 127,660 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

advise corrosion to underside of brake servo

advise damage to front no.plate

both front lower suspension arm rear bushs slightly deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 119,209 miles

N/S/R Sidelights Dull

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 119,209 miles

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

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

N/S/R Sidelights Dull

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 111,920 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 106,489 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 106,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2008 98,905 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 94,956 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 89,788 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 80,474 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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R184 PJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R184 PJH, 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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R184 PJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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