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R761 JGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,145 mi
Last recorded160,145 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 JGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 160,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion under vehicle

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 160,143 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 157,758 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 157,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 147,681 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 147,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 137,350 miles

FRONT LIGHTS SLIGHTLY OFF COLOUR

N/S/F TYRE LOW AND CLOSE TO TREAD INDICATORS

Fail 13 Nov 2012 137,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT LIGHTS SLIGHTLY OFF COLOUR

N/S/F TYRE LOW AND CLOSE TO TREAD INDICATORS

N/S/F WIPER BLADE POOR

Pass 9 Nov 2011 134,258 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

play in offside front steering arm

rear axle bushes poor

rust in nearside front floor pan

Fail 9 Nov 2011 134,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

play in offside front steering arm

rear axle bushes poor

rust in nearside front floor pan

Pass 9 Nov 2010 127,764 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both inner seals corroded

rear axle bushed perished

Fail 9 Nov 2010 127,764 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both inner seals corroded

rear axle bushed perished

Fail 2 Nov 2009 122,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

offside front wish bone bush perished

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 2 Nov 2009 122,220 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)

Oil leak

offside front wish bone bush perished

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 13 Nov 2008 118,931 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 118,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 108,097 miles

ADVISE, chips in front screen.

ADVISE, engine breather hose split.

ADVISE, n/s/f brake pads wearing thin.

ADVISE, o/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking.

ADVISE, rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 14 May 2007 102,476 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 102,470 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 93,105 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 93,105 miles

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

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

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

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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R761 JGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R761 JGN, 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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R761 JGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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