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R395 JGH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,557 mi
Last recorded130,557 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 JGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 130,557 miles

Rear discs in poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2017 130,555 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2016 123,872 miles

Both front outer sills weak & corroded

Small crack to exhaust cat

Fail 7 Jan 2016 123,872 miles

Both front outer sills weak & corroded

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

Small crack to exhaust cat

Pass 7 Jan 2015 115,844 miles

nsf tyre worn on both edges

slight play/noise in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jan 2014 109,212 miles

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Jan 2014 109,210 miles

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

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jan 2013 101,560 miles

Sump rotten

Fail 4 Jan 2013 101,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Sump rotten

Pass 11 Jan 2012 93,902 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 93,759 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Jan 2011 87,056 miles

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

slight lift in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 10 Jan 2011 87,056 miles

slight lift in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 11 Jan 2010 79,106 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 72,659 miles

gaiter split on ns track rod end

power steering pipes corroded

slight lift in osf top suspension mounting

Pass 8 May 2006 65,111 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn at inner corner of tread

nearside track rod end rubber boot split

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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R395 JGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R395 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 R395 JGH registered?

R395 JGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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