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R343 JKN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,961 mi
Last recorded104,961 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 104,961 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Nearside and offside headlamps beam patterns adversely affected

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2011 104,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Nearside and offside headlamps beam patterns adversely affected

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 100,872 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 100,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 93,404 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 93,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 83,351 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 83,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 79,882 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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R343 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R343 JKN, 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 R343 JKN registered?

R343 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R343 JKN safe to buy?

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