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R31 HHJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,369 mi
Last recorded160,369 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 HHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 160,369 miles

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

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

bonnet release lever broken

Pass 21 Nov 2011 154,885 miles

front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 151,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front discs rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2009 148,358 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 148,357 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 148,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o s r brake hose split at brake test

Pass 28 Nov 2008 145,079 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 141,529 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 141,529 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn down to 1.6mm

n/s reverse light not working

Pass 30 Nov 2006 138,212 miles

advise both front tyres 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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R31 HHJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R31 HHJ, 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 R31 HHJ registered?

R31 HHJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R31 HHJ safe to buy?

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