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R748 AJA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,090 mi
Last recorded132,090 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 AJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2010 132,090 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 114,360 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear axle bushes perished but no movement.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 103,128 miles

movement starting in rack offside.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 98,824 miles

both rear tyres close on edges. slight movement starting in rack offside

Fail 3 Nov 2007 98,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres close on edges. slight movement starting in rack offside

Pass 11 Oct 2006 90,681 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 90,681 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside rear tyre close to limit.slight movement starting in rack offside

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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R748 AJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R748 AJA, 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 R748 AJA registered?

R748 AJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R748 AJA safe to buy?

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