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R76 TJM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,051 mi
Last recorded115,051 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 TJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 115,051 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 114,119 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear BRAKE SLOW TO OPERATE

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 16 Jan 2019 114,116 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear BRAKE SLOW TO OPERATE

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 11 Jan 2018 112,681 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front TYRE 2.4MM

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

Offside Front TYRE 3.1MM

Offside Front WINDOW NOT WORKING

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 111,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front TYRE 2.8MM

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 109,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 109,698 miles

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

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

INSIDE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SET TO 0 TO RECHECK AIM

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 108,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 108,252 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 106,578 miles

Both rear shocker covers not secure

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

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

Offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,771 miles

Boot key missing

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 101,002 miles

Both front door sills damaged

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm

offside front seat stiff to move

Pass 20 Jan 2011 96,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside and offside front door sills damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 91,208 miles

Brake limiter needs lube up

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

Offside rear tyre 3.00mm

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 88,433 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 88,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 88,185 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 88,183 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE DOOR SILL DAMAGED

TRACKING

Pass 7 Dec 2006 87,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HANDBRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING

Pass 16 Nov 2005 84,968 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.8MM NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.3MM

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

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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R76 TJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R76 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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R76 TJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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