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R575 RJH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

91,532 mi
Last recorded91,532 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 RJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 91,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 90,236 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 88,921 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 87,650 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 86,005 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 84,129 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 83,226 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 80,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 78,105 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 75,597 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 72,528 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 70,563 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 68,290 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 66,232 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 63,559 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 60,684 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 60,684 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 58,648 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 56,653 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 54,112 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 51,421 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 47,728 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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R575 RJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R575 RJH, 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

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What year was R575 RJH registered?

R575 RJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R575 RJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R575 RJH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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