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R439 AJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,767 mi
Last recorded171,767 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 171,767 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 171,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn,discs corroded towards edges.n/s/r tyre very slightly out of shape

Fail 21 Jun 2010 144,795 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 144,795 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 120,528 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 120,528 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls inner facing but not deep enough to expose the cords

handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Pass 28 May 2008 100,575 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,485 miles

front and rear discs worn and slightly corroded advise new discs and pads all round soon

front no plate slightly deterioated

Pass 5 Jun 2006 75,085 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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R439 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R439 AJO, 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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R439 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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