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R482 PFJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Maroon Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,414 mi
Last recorded132,414 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 PFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 132,414 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 127,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 126,996 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 122,508 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2014 122,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2013 119,679 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 114,548 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 102,797 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 102,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 94,626 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s inner track rod worn

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 94,626 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s inner track rod worn

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 85,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight movement at fixings

Fail 19 Feb 2009 85,994 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight movement at fixings

Pass 29 Jan 2008 76,148 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 76,148 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,104 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 67,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 57,294 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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R482 PFJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R482 PFJ, 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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R482 PFJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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