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R436 JGX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,805 mi
Last recorded106,805 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 JGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 106,805 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 106,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 102,738 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 99,148 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 91,905 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 85,465 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 77,682 miles

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2006 69,641 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 60,254 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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R436 JGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R436 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 R436 JGX registered?

R436 JGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R436 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R436 JGX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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