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R389 JFS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,638 mi
Last recorded109,638 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 JFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 109,638 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 103,031 miles

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.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 103,031 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 93,429 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 92,115 miles

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.

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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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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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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