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R667 JPF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,997 mi
Last recorded89,997 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 JPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,997 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 89,997 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 83,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,376 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 77,376 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,113 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,997 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 69,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 66,076 miles

screen is chipped †front struts top mounts are worn and near to a failure †centre exhaust section is corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2006 57,597 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 57,597 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre is bald on the edge †off side front tyre is worn on th edge

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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R667 JPF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 R667 JPF, 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 R667 JPF registered?

R667 JPF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R667 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R667 JPF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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