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R210 PJB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,458 mi
Last recorded69,458 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 PJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,458 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 67,677 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,840 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,385 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 64,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 May 2008 62,248 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 57,275 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,176 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 52,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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R210 PJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R210 PJB, 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

How do I check the history of R210 PJB?

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What year was R210 PJB registered?

R210 PJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R210 PJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R210 PJB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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