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R319 AJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,330 mi
Last recorded135,330 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 135,330 miles

front pads worn

nsr door outer handle missing

Fail 8 May 2014 135,328 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nsr door outer handle missing

front pads worn

Pass 8 May 2013 121,708 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil level low

Fail 24 Apr 2013 121,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SUSPECT N/S/R CALIPER SEIZED

oil level low

Pass 1 Jun 2012 117,790 miles

nsr door handle poor

osf window inop

osr tyre worn

service light on

stonechip windscreen

Fail 31 May 2012 117,773 miles

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

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

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

nsr door handle poor

osf window inop

osr tyre worn

service light on

stonechip windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2012 116,913 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front & osr tyre worn

osf window inop

service light on

stonechip zone b windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2011 112,144 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 112,144 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nsr tyre worn

slight play in track rods

stonechip windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2010 108,938 miles

all discs rusty

battery insecure

stonechip windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2008 108,550 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 108,550 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 101,808 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 101,808 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 94,630 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 94,630 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside rear brake slight binding.

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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R319 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R319 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 R319 AJO registered?

R319 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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