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R364 JGB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

143,686 mi
Last recorded143,686 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 JGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 143,686 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 133,817 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

corrosion to offside rear brake hose ferrules

wear to offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2010 125,523 miles

front brakes fluctuating

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Mar 2010 125,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brakes fluctuating

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2009 118,844 miles

play in both front top strut bush border line

play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Mar 2008 112,493 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)

headlight chiped

Pass 21 Mar 2007 101,994 miles

offside front wiper blade split

rear number plate faded

rear wiper blade split

slight play nearside and offside anti roll bar link bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2007 101,994 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front wiper blade split

rear number plate faded

rear wiper blade split

slight play nearside and offside anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2006 91,860 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 91,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R364 JGB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R364 JGB, 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 R364 JGB registered?

R364 JGB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R364 JGB safe to buy?

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