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R378 JGH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,044 mi
Last recorded116,044 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 JGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 116,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to front number plate

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 2 Apr 2009 110,379 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 110,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 101,178 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front lower arm rear mounting bushes worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2007 94,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to bodywork

damage to offside door mirror

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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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R378 JGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R378 JGH, 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 R378 JGH registered?

R378 JGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R378 JGH safe to buy?

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