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R252 JFS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,264 mi
Last recorded107,264 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 JFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 107,264 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 105,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 104,055 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 102,171 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner tread

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

orange neck on dipstick tube broken

Fail 28 Nov 2016 97,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner tread

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

orange neck on dipstick tube broken

Pass 25 Nov 2015 96,067 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 96,067 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking both p/s pipes (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 93,457 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 93,435 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 91,494 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 89,233 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 86,531 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 83,768 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 81,261 miles

rear brake pipes corroded.front discs worn

Fail 8 Dec 2009 81,261 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes corroded.front discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,447 miles

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN/ REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 17 Nov 2008 77,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN/ REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 12 Dec 2007 74,221 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 74,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 69,010 miles

SOME BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

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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R252 JFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R252 JFS, 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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R252 JFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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