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R340 MLJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,531 mi
Last recorded52,531 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 MLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 52,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 49,050 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 48,475 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to nearside front inner sill and rear wheel arches

Pass 13 Dec 2021 47,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 46,926 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall has a small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn to 3mm & 19 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 46,926 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall has a small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn to 3mm & 19 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 46,375 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 44,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2017 44,094 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 43,495 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 42,854 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,961 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 41,945 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 40,729 miles

rear exhaust corroded & weak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 38,358 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,008 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,643 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,936 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,252 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,972 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 28,235 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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R340 MLJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R340 MLJ, 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 R340 MLJ registered?

R340 MLJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R340 MLJ safe to buy?

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