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R429 GJR

1998 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,199 mi
Last recorded64,199 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Gol96,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 GJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 64,199 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,472 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 58,706 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 53,436 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 53,436 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Gol?

Based on 2,452 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
6,464
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Registration plate lamp not working 136
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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R429 GJR is a 1998 Volkswagen Gol in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Gol models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 96,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Gol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R429 GJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Gol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Gol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R429 GJR registered?

R429 GJR is a 1998 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R429 GJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R429 GJR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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