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R562 DJA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,256 mi
Last recorded120,256 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 DJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 120,256 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 120,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 113,559 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 113,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 100,831 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,668 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 86,796 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 86,796 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2010 79,610 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 72,455 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 72,455 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 63,010 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 53,980 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,685 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished/cracked

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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R562 DJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R562 DJA, 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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What year was R562 DJA registered?

R562 DJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R562 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 DJA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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