MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R217 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 R217 JKN, 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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What year was R217 JKN registered?
R217 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1998.
Is R217 JKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R217 JKN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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