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R300 AJH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,898 mi
Last recorded244,898 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 AJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 244,898 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 227,773 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 207,072 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear brake pipe / hose , advise refitting

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 9 Jul 2009 207,022 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2008 192,803 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 192,792 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 184,786 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 184,786 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 176,974 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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R300 AJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R300 AJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R300 AJH registered?

R300 AJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 1998.

Is R300 AJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 AJH shows 9 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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