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R433 JBA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,627 mi
Last recorded114,627 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 JBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 114,627 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 113,537 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 113,537 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 111,930 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 111,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 110,459 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,927 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 107,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 104,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 104,527 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 96,109 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 96,060 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 85,707 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,166 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle bushes perishing

rear engine mount leaking fluid

sill trim restricting view

Fail 7 Aug 2008 79,098 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic sill trim restricting view

rear axle bushes perishing

rear engine mounting leaking fluid

Pass 10 Aug 2007 78,235 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 71,009 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 61,348 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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R433 JBA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R433 JBA, 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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R433 JBA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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