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R237 PJB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

75,269 mi
Last recorded75,269 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 PJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 75,269 miles

all under vehicle is corroded /suspension / wheels /chassis

movement in top steering Colum

offside outer sill is corroded / damaged

Fail 19 May 2017 75,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

all under vehicle is corroded /suspension / wheels /chassis

movement in top steering Colum

offside outer sill is corroded / damaged

Pass 27 May 2016 74,849 miles

all road wheels are corroded

all suspension is corroded front & rear

nearside & offside rear tyres are corroded

offside outer sill is corroded

power steering pipes are corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 74,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

all road wheels are corroded

all suspension is corroded front & rear

nearside & offside rear tyres are corroded

offside outer sill is corroded

power steering pipes are corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,588 miles

all suspension and wheels corroded

steering rack pipes are corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 74,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

all suspension & wheels are corroded

steering rack pipes are corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,437 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 74,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,313 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 74,312 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 74,163 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 74,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 72,960 miles

air bag light is on

n/s/f & o/s/f top mount has play

steering rack pipes are corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 72,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

air bag light is on

n/s/f & o/s/f top mount has play

steering rack pipes are corroded

Fail 18 May 2010 72,589 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 72,589 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 71,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

steering rack pipes very corroded

Fail 8 May 2009 71,539 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

steering rack pipes very corroded

Pass 15 May 2008 70,783 miles

Front suspension is corroded

Power steering pipes are corroded

Fail 12 May 2008 70,783 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front suspension is corroded

Power steering pipes are corroded

Pass 11 May 2007 68,905 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 68,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 May 2006 61,324 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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R237 PJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R237 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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R237 PJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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