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R189 RJM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,883 mi
Last recorded114,883 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 RJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,883 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 114,073 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 111,121 miles

Central centre exhaust silencer bracket broken, but system still secure

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front aftermarket caliper bolt fitted, but caliper adequately mounted and secured

Offside Front aftermarket securing bolt fitted to caliper carrier, caliper secured

both outer sills damaged

Fail 30 May 2019 111,090 miles

Front Brake modification unsafe incorrect brake discs fitted, circumference too small (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Central centre exhaust silencer bracket broken, but system still secure

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front aftermarket caliper bolt fitted, but caliper adequately mounted and secured

Offside Front aftermarket securing bolt fitted to caliper carrier, caliper secured

both outer sills damaged

Fail 18 May 2019 111,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush disintegrating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake has a light bind.

Pass 23 May 2018 104,772 miles

Nearside Coolant leak radiator ()

Fail 16 May 2018 104,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive C.O. .49 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Pass 22 May 2017 100,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge on limit

Offside Front tyre on limit

Fail 19 May 2017 100,082 miles

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 on inner edge on limit

Offside Front tyre on limit

Pass 13 May 2016 97,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 97,771 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 95,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 94,109 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 92,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 90,563 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 90,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,617 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 86,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 83,444 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 83,443 miles

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

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

both front wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2007 78,467 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 71,421 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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R189 RJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R189 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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R189 RJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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