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R724 RJB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,258 mi
Last recorded132,258 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 RJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 132,258 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 132,756 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 128,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 128,692 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 124,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 116,448 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 116,448 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 107,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,058 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 94,701 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 88,694 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 83,219 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 76,194 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 69,121 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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R724 RJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R724 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R724 RJB registered?

R724 RJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R724 RJB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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