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R378 JGX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,388 mi
Last recorded81,388 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 JGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,388 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 81,380 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,258 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,009 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,264 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 48,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,008 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2007 45,478 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 45,478 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 43,202 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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R378 JGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol 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 R378 JGX, 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 JGX registered?

R378 JGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R378 JGX safe to buy?

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