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R264 FJN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

204,545 mi
Last recorded204,545 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 FJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 204,545 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 189,837 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 189,837 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 173,272 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 173,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 173,256 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 152,730 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 152,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 142,594 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 142,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 136,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 136,700 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 129,480 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 121,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower arm bushes worn

both front shocks leaking slightly

both rear wheel bearings slight play

play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 17 Jun 2010 121,333 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

both front shocks leaking slightly

both rear wheel bearings slight play

play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 13 Jun 2009 110,935 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 110,935 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 101,603 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 91,669 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 91,669 miles

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

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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R264 FJN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R264 FJN, 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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R264 FJN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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