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R684 SJB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,789 mi
Last recorded58,789 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 SJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 58,789 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded not structural

Offside Outer sill corroded not structural

Fail 20 Feb 2023 58,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded not structural

Offside Outer sill corroded not structural

Pass 15 Feb 2022 58,649 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded not structural

Pass 17 Feb 2021 58,398 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 57,920 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,068 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 57,067 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,323 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,636 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 54,830 miles

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

Rear Tyres perished

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 54,094 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front top suspension mounts slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,147 miles

slight play in both front top mountings

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,081 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 52,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,311 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear Tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear Tyres deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2011 48,808 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear Tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,267 miles

play in both top suspension mounts

Fail 18 Feb 2009 45,084 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Pass 7 Feb 2008 42,402 miles

Coolant leak

both front link bar bushes worn

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

play in both front suspension top mountings

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jan 2007 37,777 miles

slight lift in both front top mountings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,792 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)

both front seatbelts slow retracting

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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R684 SJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R684 SJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R684 SJB registered?

R684 SJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R684 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R684 SJB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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