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R736 RCJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

200,598 mi
Last recorded200,598 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 RCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 200,598 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 194,897 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 194,897 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 187,621 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 177,546 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 177,546 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 167,637 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 153,570 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 136,814 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 115,445 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 114,423 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 110,946 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 105,896 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 99,183 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 92,394 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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R736 RCJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R736 RCJ, 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 R736 RCJ registered?

R736 RCJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R736 RCJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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