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R475 SJF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,862 mi
Last recorded108,862 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 SJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 108,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 108,854 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all sills / floors corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 103,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1cm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1cm diameter in the 'A' zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 103,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor well and the front of the bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor well and the front of the bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1cm diameter in the 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas (3.2 (a) (i))

lower rear of the front offside and nearside wings heavily corroded but not considered vehicle structure and no exposed sharp edges present

Pass 14 Nov 2019 103,785 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside, Central and offside front windscreen

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks present

Lower of nearside and offside front wing corroded and hole present but not within any prescribed area

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front outer body sill corroded and small hole present but not within any prescribed area

Slight play in nearside and offside front shock absorber top mounting

Fail 7 Nov 2019 103,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four coil springs corroded

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside, Central and offside front windscreen

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks present

Lower of nearside and offside front wing corroded and hole present but not within any prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front outer body sill corroded and small hole present but not within any prescribed area

Slight play in nearside and offside front shock absorber top mounting

Pass 7 Nov 2018 103,775 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rectified new bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

offside and nearside outer bodysills corroding in places but no holes present

Pass 7 Nov 2017 103,612 miles

All coil springs corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside and nearside outer body sills and lower of front wheel arches corroding and small hole present at front of offside outer body sill but not within prescribed area

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cover shields insecure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDERLINE (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,821 miles

All coil springs corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside outer body sills and lower of front wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp edges present

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cover shields insecure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Borderline (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 102,820 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From middle and rear silencer boxes (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

All coil springs corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside outer body sills and lower of front wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp edges present

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cover shields insecure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Borderline (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 101,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDERLINE (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box/tail pipe (7.1.2)

rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2014 99,075 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 99,066 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 95,714 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 95,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 92,278 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 86,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 80,388 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 80,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 70,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 60,221 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 52,172 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,172 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,649 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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R475 SJF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R475 SJF, 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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R475 SJF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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