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R387 JPG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,874 mi
Last recorded132,874 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 JPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 132,874 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 132,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 118,668 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 118,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 108,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 99,539 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 99,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 90,582 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 81,659 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 73,987 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 67,077 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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R387 JPG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R387 JPG, 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 R387 JPG registered?

R387 JPG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R387 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 JPG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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