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R39 GJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

263,669 mi
Last recorded263,669 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 GJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 263,669 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 249,104 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 234,498 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 234,498 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 219,698 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 205,548 miles

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 191,542 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 191,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 177,351 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 162,847 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 146,127 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 129,713 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 118,693 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 106,993 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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R39 GJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R39 GJO, 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 R39 GJO registered?

R39 GJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R39 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R39 GJO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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