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R360 VJF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,078 mi
Last recorded159,078 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 VJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 159,078 miles

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

Oil leak

centre seatbelt missing.

offside front inner sill showing signs of corrosion.

offside rear tyre perished.

Fail 5 Feb 2011 158,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

centre seatbelt missing.

offside front inner sill showing signs of corrosion.

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 13 Feb 2010 151,252 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front brake binding.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 143,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to rear/centre brake pipe

n/s/r tyre low on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2009 143,715 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to rear/centre brake pipe

n/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2008 134,512 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 134,507 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 128,569 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 119,706 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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R360 VJF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R360 VJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R360 VJF registered?

R360 VJF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R360 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R360 VJF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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