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R503 JEU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,799 mi
Last recorded82,799 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 JEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 82,799 miles

both rear axle bushes are starting to perish

nearside rear tyre is low on tread

Pass 4 Mar 2010 78,320 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,488 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 74,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 69,966 miles

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS

Fail 17 Mar 2008 69,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS

Pass 22 Mar 2007 63,663 miles

both front wiper blades are split

Pass 23 Mar 2006 59,076 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 59,074 miles

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

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

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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R503 JEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R503 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 R503 JEU?

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What year was R503 JEU registered?

R503 JEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R503 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 JEU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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