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R622 UMJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,834 mi
Last recorded86,834 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 UMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 86,834 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 86,809 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 80,252 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 80,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front lower sill corroded and damaged

o/s front lower sill corroded and damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2011 67,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front lower sill corroded and damaged

o/s front lower sill corroded and damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,143 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four wheels are slightly damaged

fuel filter is damp but no visible signs of a leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,140 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,184 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jul 2006 55,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

moisture in n/s head lamp also middle silencer in poor condition and engine noisy

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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R622 UMJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R622 UMJ, 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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R622 UMJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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