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R223 JYJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,967 mi
Last recorded87,967 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 JYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 87,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 87,406 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 87,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 79,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 79,530 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 75,118 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/s handbrake effort low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 83,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,594 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 76,709 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

battery loose

dampness around A.B.S pump unions

difficult to inspect rear brake pads with wheels on

exaust fowling rear axle

front windows not working

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 15 Jun 2011 75,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

battery loose

dampness around A.B.S pump unions

difficult to inspect rear brake pads with wheels on

exaust fowling rear axle

front windows not working

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Jul 2010 71,280 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,659 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,707 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,309 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

SOME LIFT IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS(VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,903 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 36,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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 JYJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JYJ, 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 R223 JYJ registered?

R223 JYJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 1998.

Is R223 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 JYJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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