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R209 PJH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,194 mi
Last recorded113,194 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 PJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 113,194 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 113,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 108,617 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 108,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 107,458 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges may need adjustment or repair?

front brake disc's look close to min. thickness?

nearside rear tyre perished and starting to deteriate but not to excess?

offside rear tyre nailed, perished and split almost to excess?

oil low and coolant low but not to excess?

power steering belt slack not to excess and poly v belt split almost to excess?

rear exhaust mount broke needs replacement may lead to premature failure exhaust not fully secure?

rear wiper arm broke/missing ?

Fail 2 Jun 2011 107,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres low on inner edges may need adjustment or repair?

front brake disc's look close to min. thickness?

nearside rear tyre perished and starting to deteriate but not to excess?

offside rear tyre nailed, perished and split almost to excess?

oil low and coolant low but not to excess?

power steering belt slack not to excess and poly v belt split almost to excess?

rear exhaust mount broke needs replacement may lead to premature failure exhaust not fully secure?

rear wiper arm broke/missing ?

Pass 11 May 2010 100,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre starting to perish.

offside front tyre low on inner edge.

Fail 11 May 2010 100,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre starting to perish.

offside front tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 97,796 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 97,795 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres cracking.

N.S.Rear door unable to open.

PAS Pipes badly corroded.

Slight exhaust blow.

Small cut in O.S.Front tyre.

Tyres: N.S.F 3mm O.S.F 3mm N.S.R 7mm O.S.R 6mm Size: 205/50R15

Pass 18 Feb 2008 92,041 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 81,861 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 81,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 79,817 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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R209 PJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R209 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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R209 PJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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