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R52 VSJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,023 mi
Last recorded81,023 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 VSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,023 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,192 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 68,789 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,899 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,098 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,346 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 46,206 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2006 36,246 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 23,909 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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R52 VSJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R52 VSJ, 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 R52 VSJ?

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What year was R52 VSJ registered?

R52 VSJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R52 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 VSJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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