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R409 JGX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,043 mi
Last recorded62,043 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 JGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 61,138 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 61,137 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 59,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2018 59,568 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 57,773 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 55,963 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 54,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 52,542 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 52,542 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 50,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 48,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2011 46,787 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 May 2011 46,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2010 43,971 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 40,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front suspension lower arm bushes cracked.

slight play in steering column joints.

Fail 11 May 2009 40,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front suspension lower arm bushes cracked.

slight play in steering column joints.

Pass 13 May 2008 37,490 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r-o/s/r-o/s/f tyres side walls slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2008 37,489 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r-o/s/r-o/s/f tyres side walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2007 34,201 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 34,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2006 32,549 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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R409 JGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R409 JGX, 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 R409 JGX registered?

R409 JGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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