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R465 TJB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,647 mi
Last recorded111,647 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 TJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 111,647 miles

Both front tyres very close to legal limit.

Both rear brake flexi hose ferrules starting to corrode

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Parking permit in swept area.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 107,179 miles

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 102,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 97,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 18 Dec 2009 97,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 92,536 miles

front brake pads low

front number plate blemished

near side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

parking permit in swept area

surface corrosion to brake pipes

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Dec 2008 92,534 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

front number plate blemished

near side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

parking permit in swept area

surface corrosion to brake pipes

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Jan 2008 89,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Slight brake bind both front wheels.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 2 Jan 2008 89,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Slight brake bind both front wheels.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 84,373 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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R465 TJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R465 TJB, 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 R465 TJB registered?

R465 TJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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