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R259 JKN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,646 mi
Last recorded42,646 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,646 miles

N/S/F Brake hose worn

Fail 23 Aug 2011 42,646 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F Brake hose worn

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,684 miles

bothside rear tyres worn from edges

Fail 25 Aug 2010 40,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

bothside rear tyres worn from edges

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,547 miles

both offside front and offside rear tyres worn from edges

Fail 27 Aug 2009 37,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both offside front and offside rear tyres worn from edges

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,327 miles

body damaged

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,282 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 25,523 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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R259 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R259 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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What year was R259 JKN registered?

R259 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R259 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 JKN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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