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R722 RJB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,159 mi
Last recorded82,159 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 RJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,159 miles

long hand brake travel

nearside and offside front inner splash shields loose

nearside rear seat belt slow to rewind

offside mirror glass cracked

unable to see front pads

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,433 miles

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

engine oil level low

Fail 24 Feb 2015 73,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,199 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 64,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2012 57,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,266 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,299 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,442 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 38,910 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 35,614 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,820 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 RJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R722 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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What year was R722 RJB registered?

R722 RJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R722 RJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 RJB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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