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R757 AJC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,571 mi
Last recorded108,571 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 AJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2013 108,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2012 146,391 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front rear dics wear

Pass 17 May 2012 146,391 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

front rear dics wear

Pass 10 Jun 2011 132,199 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 132,197 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 118,870 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2009 104,784 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 96,504 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 88,324 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2006 78,690 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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R757 AJC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R757 AJC, 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 R757 AJC registered?

R757 AJC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R757 AJC safe to buy?

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