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R423 RCJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,904 mi
Last recorded72,904 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 RCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 72,904 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2017 70,064 miles

front and rear plates damaged

Pass 17 May 2016 67,563 miles

Clutch cable stiff/sticky

Front No. plate damaged/cracked

Handbrake cables - stiff

Near-side rear tyre - sidewalls perished

Rear No. plate delaminated

Pass 20 May 2015 64,826 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 61,870 miles

front plate cracked

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 58,072 miles

front and rear plate damaged

rear tyres low

wear front disc

Pass 10 May 2012 54,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2011 52,154 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 52,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2010 48,768 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 46,618 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate cracked

front o/s pads low

Pass 20 May 2008 44,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both nunber,plates poor

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 22 May 2007 40,956 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 36,229 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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R423 RCJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R423 RCJ, 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 R423 RCJ registered?

R423 RCJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R423 RCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R423 RCJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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