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R722 BUJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

171,966 mi
Last recorded171,966 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 BUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 171,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 165,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 157,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 157,822 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 151,593 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 87Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 143,455 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at tread roots [215/45/17 87Y ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive at from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 143,455 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected at banjo joint (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at tread roots [215/45/17 87Y ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive at from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 136,633 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 136,633 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 131,285 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 131,285 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 121,766 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 121,766 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,307 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 110,302 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,905 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,663 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 108,663 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 106,656 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 104,545 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 102,636 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Fail 6 Jun 2012 102,636 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 18 May 2011 99,430 miles

engine under tray not fully secured

offside rear wheel acrh has slight damage

Pass 1 Jul 2010 96,842 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 96,842 miles

Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,891 miles

offside front door window does not open

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside front wheel is slightly damaged

nearside outer sill isslightly damaged

ofside rear wheel arch is slightly damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2009 92,813 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine / gearbox under tray is insecure and adrift

Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,244 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 86,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 82,762 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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R722 BUJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 R722 BUJ, 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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R722 BUJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R722 BUJ shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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