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R243 JKN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,719 mi
Last recorded80,719 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,719 miles

Auxiliary belt slightly perished.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes, O/S/R pipe from load valve to hose, N/S/R pipe from hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint at front of centre silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Coolant leak On side of cylinder head. ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone front & rear bush's. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded In engine bay above power steering rack. (2.3.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4e)

Slight movement in top of steering column.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chips in screen. (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 80,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre also heavily perished & close to legal limit. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem heavily perished and deeply cracked/split. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone, rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre also heavily perished & close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Auxiliary belt slightly perished.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes, O/S/R pipe from load valve to hose, N/S/R pipe from hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint at front of centre silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Coolant leak On side of cylinder head. ()

Nearside Front Brake dragging slightly.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone front & rear bush's. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded In engine bay above power steering rack. (2.3.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Sump plug area. ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4e)

Slight movement in top of steering column.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chips in screen. (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 76,487 miles

damage in swept area of windscreen

exhaust front pipe mount broken

front suspension strut top mounts have play

front tyres getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front suspension lower arm rear bush debonding

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2015 74,681 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,205 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres perishing in tread

slight play in steering column

surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

general surface corrosion on suspension components

off side front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,337 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,433 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,774 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 62,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,577 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 61,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,123 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 58,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 55,518 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,165 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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R243 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R243 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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R243 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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