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R269 AJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,560 mi
Last recorded67,560 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 67,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 67,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,898 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,189 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,920 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,315 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,715 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,245 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,753 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 61,753 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,362 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,560 miles

N/S mirror cover damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 56,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S mirror cover damaged

N/S/R wheel slightly binding

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,589 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,366 miles

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

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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R269 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R269 AJO, 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 R269 AJO registered?

R269 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R269 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 AJO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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