MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,638 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED, REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED, NO O/S BRAKE LIGHT, FRONT BRAKE DISKS CORRODED, PADS LOW, FRONT STRUTS CORRODED, BRAKE PIPES CORRODED, BRAKE FLEXI COLLARS CORRODED, EXHAUST CORRODED.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED, REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED, NO O/S BRAKE LIGHT, FRONT BRAKE DISKS CORRODED, PADS LOW, FRONT STRUTS CORRODED, BRAKE PIPES CORRODED, BRAKE FLEXI COLLARS CORRODED, EXHAUST CORRODED.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover perished
nearside wiper blade split
offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode
offside rear shock absorber dust cover perished
rear number plate starting to discolour
slight imbalance on rear service brake
slight play in nearside front strut top bearing
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
slight play in offside front strut top bearing
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
slight play in steering column
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R389 JFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc 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 R389 JFS, 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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How do I check the history of R389 JFS?
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What year was R389 JFS registered?
R389 JFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R389 JFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R389 JFS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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