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R286 JKN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,050 mi
Last recorded102,050 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 102,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at front splitter close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear number plate deteriorated close to excessive

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

corrosion to rear floors

Fail 24 Feb 2021 102,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at front splitter close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear number plate deteriorated close to excessive

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

corrosion to rear floors

Pass 25 Sep 2019 99,588 miles

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

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

slight vertical play in both front upper strut mounts.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,515 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 97,513 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,741 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 82,902 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 82,891 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,346 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear number plate marked

Fail 28 Apr 2015 70,346 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear number plate marked

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,566 miles

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

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

damage to os rear wheel arch

Fail 23 Apr 2014 62,566 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

damage to os rear wheel arch

Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,399 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 50,395 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 43,922 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,673 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,022 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 24,013 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 22,149 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,614 miles

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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R286 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R286 JKN, 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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R286 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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