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R63 JEJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,072 mi
Last recorded98,072 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 JEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2014 98,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,072 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 93,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 88,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 84,231 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 80,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 80,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 72,344 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 72,344 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,617 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 60,959 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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R63 JEJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R63 JEJ, 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 R63 JEJ registered?

R63 JEJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R63 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R63 JEJ shows 12 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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