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R358 TJU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,934 mi
Last recorded109,934 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 TJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 109,934 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 103,218 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 103,218 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 93,393 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 93,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 80,738 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 75,767 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 67,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 64,257 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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R358 TJU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R358 TJU, 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 R358 TJU registered?

R358 TJU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R358 TJU safe to buy?

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