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R450 AJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,598 mi
Last recorded88,598 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 88,598 miles

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill panel

reverse lights inop

Pass 9 Dec 2024 88,251 miles

o/s outer sill panel corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2024 88,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s inner and outer sill pannels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s outer sill panel corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 87,584 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,698 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,710 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,516 miles

corrosion on both front outer cill panels

Pass 5 Nov 2019 83,154 miles

Front Slight movement in shock absorber upper attachment, Both

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 81,355 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rubber bushes perished

Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,634 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 79,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 77,158 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,563 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,441 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre side walls damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2014 71,436 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre side walls damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,677 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,293 miles

both front and osr tyres aprox 2mm

osr brake disc rusted and pitted

slight bind from osr brake

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,739 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 63,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,688 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 58,212 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,535 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,919 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 49,184 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 49,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2005

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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R450 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R450 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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What year was R450 AJO registered?

R450 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R450 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 AJO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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