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R313 AJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,142 mi
Last recorded93,142 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 93,142 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 91,534 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 89,481 miles

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

both front wipers not clearing screen very well.

n/s front brake binding slightly.

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

slight play in both front inner anti roll bar link rod bushes.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 81,117 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 81,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre just on legal limit, recommend replacing.

Pass 12 Aug 2005 72,632 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 72,632 miles

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

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

engine not idling very well at idle.

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge on 1.6mm, just legal. recommend replacing.

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge on 2mm.

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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R313 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R313 AJO, 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 R313 AJO registered?

R313 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R313 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 AJO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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