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R481 TJB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,982 mi
Last recorded98,982 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 TJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 98,982 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 98,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 90,133 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 78,605 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have minor surface cuts in sidewalls not exposing cords or ply

Pass 7 Dec 2006 65,537 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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R481 TJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R481 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 R481 TJB registered?

R481 TJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R481 TJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 TJB shows 5 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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