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R295 JEU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,621 mi
Last recorded161,621 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 JEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 161,621 miles

All suspension components very corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Inner and outer sills very corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate light very dim and unit damaged

Wheel arches and lower front wings corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 161,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush almost completely out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All suspension components very corroded

Both front tyres very badly perished and very large splits appearing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Inner and outer sills very corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate light very dim and unit damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel arches and lower front wings corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 159,804 miles

oil residue on engine & under car .......

rear wiper arm missing .......

Pass 18 Apr 2018 158,221 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Sills are damaged from previous jacking of vehicle and are corroded on inner sill panels

Pass 5 Apr 2017 155,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Rear brakes 28% imbalanced, offside higher performance

Sills are damaged from previous jacking of vehicle and are corroded on inner sill panels

Various oil leaks

Fail 4 Apr 2017 155,017 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Rear brakes 28% imbalanced, offside higher performance

Sills are damaged from previous jacking of vehicle and are corroded on inner sill panels

Various oil leaks

Pass 12 Apr 2016 152,392 miles

A lot of play in offside front top strut mounting when vehicle jacked up

Both front, and nearside rear tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Sills very corroded and damaged where front jacking points are

Pass 15 Apr 2015 149,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 149,072 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 146,129 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 146,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 143,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 142,964 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 138,103 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

unable to see out of passenger mirror

Fail 10 Apr 2012 138,021 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe from compensator valve corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe from compenstor valve corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 132,718 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 132,718 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

additional high level stop lamp fitted but disconnected

Pass 26 Mar 2010 124,463 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 124,463 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 113,826 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 104,965 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 104,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 93,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 82,863 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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R295 JEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R295 JEU, 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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R295 JEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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