MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,976 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
clutch worn???
engine oil level low
off side headlamp motor stays on/light on???
steering wheel rim cover slightly insecure/top
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
clutch worn???
engine oil level low
front tyres inner edges worn/alignment
off side headlamp motor stays on/light on???
steering wheel rim cover slightly insecure/top
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R280 JFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R280 JFS, 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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How do I check the history of R280 JFS?
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What year was R280 JFS registered?
R280 JFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 February 1998.
Is R280 JFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R280 JFS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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