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R416 JGH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,067 mi
Last recorded177,067 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 JGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2013 177,067 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion tank straps

Pass 3 Nov 2012 167,703 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 157,616 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 146,923 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 135,844 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 126,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 115,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 104,402 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 91,945 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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R416 JGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R416 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R416 JGH registered?

R416 JGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R416 JGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R416 JGH shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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