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R498 JEU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,551 mi
Last recorded117,551 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 JEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 117,551 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

oil overfilled

Pass 14 Mar 2011 114,108 miles

brake pedal has slightly long travel

Pass 9 Mar 2010 111,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise from rear when braking

Fail 9 Mar 2010 111,307 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 109,377 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 99,990 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 93,907 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 88,575 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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R498 JEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R498 JEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R498 JEU?

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What year was R498 JEU registered?

R498 JEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R498 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 JEU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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