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R223 JKN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,938 mi
Last recorded127,938 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 127,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 127,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut tower (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 127,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R Tyre strating to perish.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 126,075 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged near fuel filter.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 126,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged near fuel filter.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 124,880 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2012 123,502 miles

N/S/R Sill damaged.

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

O/S/F Wing damaged and corroded.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 121,975 miles

both sills dented

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 120,456 miles

lower edge of outter sills damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2010 120,456 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

lower edge of outter sills damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2009 112,926 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 107,219 miles

Off side front door check strap insecure + 1 by bolt is missing

Fail 3 Mar 2008 107,218 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Off side front door check strap insecure + 1 by bolt is missing

Pass 27 Feb 2007 102,615 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 94,370 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 94,370 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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R223 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R223 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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R223 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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