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R235 PJB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,497 mi
Last recorded111,497 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 PJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 111,497 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 111,497 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 102,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 93,903 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 81,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 72,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,906 miles

free movement o/s front top suspension mounting

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

slight blow centre exhaust joints

slight fluctuation o/s front service brake

Fail 22 Apr 2014 65,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

free movement o/s front top suspension mounting

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

slight blow centre exhaust joints

slight fluctuation o/s front service brake

Pass 27 Apr 2013 56,143 miles

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

major oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 May 2012 53,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front upper suspension mounts have play

Pass 10 May 2011 51,922 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 50,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2009 48,988 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2008 45,214 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 45,214 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight binding front brakes

Pass 9 May 2007 40,096 miles

rear number plate laminat parting

Pass 9 May 2006 34,757 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 34,757 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R235 PJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R235 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.

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R235 PJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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