MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,585 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump drive system defective Belt slipping (2.3.6)
Both front upper strut mounts have lift
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner (4.1.E.1)
osf tyre on edge
covers over outer sill
covers over outer sills
front discs lipped
front pads wearing low
near side rear tyre on limit and bald on edge
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
covers over outer sill
covers over outer sills
front discs lipped
front pads wearing low
near side rear tyre on limit and bald on edge
both front discs lipped
both rear discs lipped
outer cover sills fitted
rear pads wearing low
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
covers over outer sills
near side rear tyre close to legal limit
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
covers over outer sills
damp patch off side rear shocker
near side rear tyre close to legal limit
covers over outer sills
covers over outer sills
front discs lipped
stone chip in windscreen
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear no. plate deteriorating
both front tyres on 1.6 legal limit
slight bulge off side front tyre wall
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R453 JYJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R453 JYJ, 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 R453 JYJ registered?
R453 JYJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 1998.
Is R453 JYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R453 JYJ shows 15 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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