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R492 AJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,696 mi
Last recorded116,696 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 116,696 miles

battery insecure but not likely to fall out

small crack in windscreen passenger side

Pass 13 Mar 2020 116,420 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 116,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 112,512 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,298 miles

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

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

centre box clamp broken exhaust loose

nearside mirror glass loose

nearside rear tyre nearing wear bar indicators

Pass 26 Oct 2016 98,674 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 98,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,527 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 90,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,321 miles

Coolant leak

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,449 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,502 miles

Front discs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2011 69,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2010 66,292 miles

Coolant leak from radiator.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Stone chip in nearside front head lamp.

Fail 3 Apr 2010 66,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Braking effort poor on offside rear.

Coolant leak from radiator.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Stone chip in nearside front head lamp.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,694 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 60,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,031 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,523 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 49,063 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 49,063 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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R492 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R492 AJO, 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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R492 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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