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R315 AJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,139 mi
Last recorded109,139 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 109,139 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 103,832 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 98,692 miles

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

Wiper blade starting to split.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 98,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 92,839 miles

front tyres are wearing slihtly more on inner edes and are getting close to warning bars

offside rear door does not open from outside

radiator has been weeping at bottom

slight bind from nearside rear brake and handbrake lever is not returning fully

Pass 5 Oct 2010 85,968 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,048 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,289 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 59,354 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 59,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 55,496 miles

BOTH Gearbox Driveshaft Oil Seals staring to leak.

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

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

O/S Door Mirror Casing damaged.

O/S Door Mirror cracked.

O/S/R Tyre perishing.

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

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

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated.

Pass 14 Oct 2005 48,154 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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R315 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R315 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 R315 AJO registered?

R315 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R315 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R315 AJO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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