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R624 AJA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,033 mi
Last recorded42,033 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 AJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 42,033 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 42,013 miles

Fuel tank insecure Strap Broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Touching The Strutt (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch Biting Point Is High

O/S Front Caliper Top Slider Boot Missing

Pass 14 May 2025 40,899 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 39,332 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 37,986 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 36,661 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 36,623 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 35,257 miles

Both n/s and o/s front top suspension strut mountings slight wear.

Nearside Floor/sill corroding.

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorating.

Nearside Outer sill holed and corroded outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating.

Pass 18 May 2020 34,324 miles

Both n/s and o/s front suspension top strut mountings slight wear.

Nearside Outer sill corroded.

Fail 14 May 2020 34,316 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both n/s and o/s front suspension top strut mountings slight wear.

Nearside Outer sill corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,307 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

all mechanical components/underbody rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,726 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 34,274 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 33,733 miles

HOLE /. CORROSION IN F/N/S OUTER SILL , NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 13 Jun 2016 33,733 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

HOLE /. CORROSION IN F/N/S OUTER SILL , NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,364 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid cap level sensor broken

n/S/R tyre cracking

wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake pedal travel

both front lower suspension arm bushes splitting slitghtly

nsr rear axle bush spliting

Fail 18 Jun 2014 32,296 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake pedal travel

advise brake pedal travel

both front lower suspension arm bushes splitting slitghtly

nsr rear axle bush spliting

Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,253 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,839 miles

slight play in rear hubs

Fail 18 Jan 2012 29,839 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in rear hubs

excessive reserve travel on foot brakes

Pass 17 Jan 2011 28,861 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 28,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,875 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 27,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,657 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,592 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 22,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 16,492 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 14,283 miles

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

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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R624 AJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R624 AJA, 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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R624 AJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R624 AJA shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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