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R75 TJM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,471 mi
Last recorded191,471 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 TJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 191,471 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both fuel tank strapes slightly corroded

front disc slightly lipped

unable to open n/s/r door from the outside but can be open from the inside

Fail 19 Oct 2010 191,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both fuel tank strapes slightly corroded

front disc slightly lipped

unable to open n/s/r door from the outside but can be open from the inside

Pass 23 Oct 2009 181,057 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside rear brake hose/pipe sheath deteriorated

nearside rear door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2009 181,057 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside rear brake hose/pipe sheath deteriorated

nearside rear door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2008 169,334 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear outer door handle not working

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 29 Oct 2007 154,584 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 144,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2006 144,525 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2005 131,847 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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R75 TJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R75 TJM, 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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R75 TJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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