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R246 JYJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

288,284 mi
Last recorded288,284 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 JYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 288,284 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 286,277 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 286,277 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 284,459 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 283,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 276,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r bump stop deteriorating

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2014 276,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r bump stop deteriorating

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2013 264,717 miles

All three wipers smearing

Both rear brake disc back plates starting to deteriorate

Both rear brake discs forming corrosion on edges

Minor surface corrosion forming on brake vacuum servo unit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 248,883 miles

Coolant leak

Damage to tyre tread on the offside rear, but cords not exposed

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake pipe joint has been cross threaded, but no signs of and leaks

Play in both front top mounts

Fail 20 Mar 2012 248,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Damage to tyre tread on the offside rear, but cords not exposed

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake pipe joint has been cross threaded, but no signs of and leaks

Play in both front top mounts

Pass 30 Mar 2011 235,316 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)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 235,284 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 221,523 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 206,703 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Apr 2008 193,357 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 193,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 174,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 174,232 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 157,279 miles

near side wiper blade is split

off side handbrake cable is worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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)

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

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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R246 JYJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R246 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 R246 JYJ registered?

R246 JYJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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