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R56 TJM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,299 mi
Last recorded121,299 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 TJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 121,299 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 117,642 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 114,676 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 114,675 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 110,246 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 106,843 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 102,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 98,217 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 98,217 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,402 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,049 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,714 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,020 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,450 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 74,652 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,398 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,274 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 64,695 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,936 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 58,046 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 58,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,876 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 46,903 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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R56 TJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R56 TJM, 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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R56 TJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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