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R195 PFJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

8,395 mi
Last recorded8,395 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 PFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 8,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 8,390 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have cracking 185/60r14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 8,379 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have slight cracking .offside rear offside front nearside front and nearside rear .185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 8,356 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have cracking 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 8,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 8,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 8,302 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 8,286 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have age related cracking slight 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 8,251 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have age related cracking 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 8,221 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 8,219 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 8,187 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 8,165 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 8,117 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 8,097 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 8,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 8,037 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 8,009 miles

both front tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,959 miles

drivers side rear tyre tread begining to crack on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,263 miles

all tyres have cracks in outer sidewalls,suspect due to age

rear service brakes not locking on r.b.t,but have met overall efficiency required

Pass 14 Jun 2007 6,600 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 5,488 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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R195 PFJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R195 PFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R195 PFJ registered?

R195 PFJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R195 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 PFJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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