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R662 JGD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,412 mi
Last recorded119,412 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 JGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 119,412 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

floor corroded both sides , fail item from may 2018

Fail 17 Apr 2018 119,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

floor corroded both sides , fail item from may 2018

Pass 20 Apr 2017 118,329 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 118,274 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead corroded below abs pump (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts at bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 116,966 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 115,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both sills slight corrosion at front

pas belt worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 112,197 miles

floor area showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2014 112,186 miles

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

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 107,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 102,766 miles

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

both front suspension arms becoming corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 100,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front suspension arms have slight corrosion!!

Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

centre nearside rubber exhaust support getting worn!!

nearside rear brake disc has slight corrosion!!

offside front brake disc has slight corrosion!!

offside rear brake disc has corrosion!!

rear fuel tank securing straps corroding!!

Fail 14 Apr 2010 97,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre nearside rubber exhaust support getting worn!!

nearside rear brake disc has slight corrosion!!

offside front brake disc has slight corrosion!!

offside rear brake disc has corrosion!!

rear fuel tank securing straps corroding!!

Pass 17 Apr 2009 96,142 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 96,142 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 91,333 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 85,725 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 85,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 78,447 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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R662 JGD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R662 JGD, 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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R662 JGD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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