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R27 RJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

178,192 mi
Last recorded178,192 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 RJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 178,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres hi/low spots noted

both sides front floor to sill areas corroded

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished

front fog lamps inop

minor windscreen damage noted

rear discs showing wear unable to see pads

Fail 8 Sep 2025 178,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres showing hi low spots

both sides front floor to sill showing corrosion

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished

front fog lamps inop

minor windscreen damage noted

rear discs showing wear/unable to see pads fully

Pass 4 Sep 2024 173,421 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 172,167 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 172,154 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 169,627 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 168,245 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 166,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 161,867 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 157,673 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 153,715 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 147,951 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 143,523 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 138,705 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 133,122 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 128,813 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 125,146 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 122,948 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 120,854 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 117,997 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 114,678 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 112,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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R27 RJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R27 RJO, 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 R27 RJO registered?

R27 RJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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