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R563 JBA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,744 mi
Last recorded62,744 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 JBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 62,744 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 62,731 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 62,621 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 60,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 58,717 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 12 May 2017 58,668 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 57,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front tyres different size to rears

Fail 2 Jan 2016 57,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front tyres different size to rears

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,538 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,158 miles

Air bag light not working.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,719 miles

advise both top suspension bushes slight play

advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 Sep 2012 45,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both top suspension bushes slight play

advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,706 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 20 May 2009

advise battery insecure

advise front discs rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2009 45,706 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Battery insecure

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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R563 JBA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R563 JBA, 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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R563 JBA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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