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R623 TJB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,666 mi
Last recorded204,666 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 TJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 204,666 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 199,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s outer track rod joint cover split

n/s rear engine mounting separated

Pass 19 Sep 2008 199,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s outer track rod joint cover split

n/s rear engine mounting separated

Fail 27 Aug 2008 199,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

exhaust heat shilds insecure

power steering pipes rusting

Pass 21 Dec 2006 190,124 miles

both front tyres on legal limits

exhaust very rusty and weak

rear axle beam bushes splitting out

Fail 20 Dec 2006 190,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres just legal

exhaust very rusty

rear axle beam bushes splitting out

Pass 30 Dec 2005 177,802 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 177,531 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyres on legal limits

nearside steering knuckle worn badly

oil around p.a.s pump

rear brake discs and pads worn and rusted badly

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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R623 TJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R623 TJB, 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 R623 TJB registered?

R623 TJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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