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R713 RJB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,517 mi
Last recorded87,517 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 RJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,517 miles

Front Brake discs pitted/corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 85,438 miles

rear suspension parts becoming corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 3 Jul 2017 81,941 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,720 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Jul 2015 79,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,164 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 4 Jul 2013 76,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,845 miles

Front Discs Corroded

N/s/r Tyre perished

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,840 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2011 72,840 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,769 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f disc pitted

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,429 miles

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

both n/s tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2008 62,229 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

o/s head light glas chiped

o/s/r tyre perished

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight bind on o/s/f brake

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 1 Jun 2007 57,941 miles

unable to open o/s/r door

Fail 1 Jun 2007 57,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 2 Jun 2006 54,522 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 54,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 48,494 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 48,494 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT WING DAMAGED

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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R713 RJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R713 RJB, 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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R713 RJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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