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R694 AJA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,262 mi
Last recorded78,262 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 AJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,262 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,952 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 77,440 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 76,719 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 75,371 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 73,912 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 71,915 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 70,357 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 68,660 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 56,245 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,015 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,764 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 94,729 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 94,461 miles

nearside rear tyre is on 1.6 mm limit.

offside front tyre has small splits to outer wall.

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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R694 AJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R694 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R694 AJA registered?

R694 AJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R694 AJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R694 AJA shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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