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R234 JKN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,746 mi
Last recorded103,746 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 103,746 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion hole in offside front bodysill end but not in failure area

corrosion on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes joining flexi hoses

nearside rear sidelight dim new bulb fitted

slight play in both outer mountings on wishbones on front antiroll bar

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,319 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 98,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,763 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2013 93,759 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,582 miles

Gouge in outer wall of offside front tyre.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Slight fluid leakage from around power steering pump.

Slight movement in steering column top mounting

Some corrosion on offside central inner body sill.

Some corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 89,582 miles

Gouge in outer wall of offside front tyre.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Slight fluid leakage from around power steering pump.

Slight movement in steering column top mounting

Some corrosion on offside central inner body sill.

Some corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,120 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 84,058 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,459 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished on inner tread

Pass 1 Jun 2009 75,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 70,123 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 65,077 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 59,122 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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R234 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R234 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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R234 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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