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R548 JDA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,249 mi
Last recorded181,249 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 JDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 181,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 180,830 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 168,551 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 168,540 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 May 2012 157,338 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 May 2011 144,536 miles

both front inner sills starting to get rusty

slight play in both rear wheel bearings (more offside rear)

unable to see front inside brake pads to measure

Fail 6 May 2011 144,536 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front inner sills starting to get rusty

slight play in both rear wheel bearings (more offside rear)

unable to see front inside brake pads to measure

Pass 8 Apr 2010 131,555 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 131,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 122,987 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 114,979 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 106,509 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 106,509 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 105,463 miles

milage on first test incorrect

Fail 2 Oct 2006 11,849 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise surface corosion front discs

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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R548 JDA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R548 JDA, 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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R548 JDA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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