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R275 WMJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,405 mi
Last recorded159,405 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 WMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 159,405 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 159,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 159,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 144,629 miles

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

N/s/f wiper blade deteriorated but still clears screen

N/s/r tyre perished and wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2010 144,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f wiper blade deteriorated but still clears screen

N/s/r tyre perished and wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 132,147 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 112,939 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 98,663 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 80,378 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 80,378 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

1. front brake discs pitted

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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R275 WMJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R275 WMJ, 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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R275 WMJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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