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R772 MJB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,436 mi
Last recorded118,436 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 MJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 118,436 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 118,406 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 116,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 113,677 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 113,677 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

unable to check both outer sills [covers]

Pass 27 Jun 2013 110,580 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 108,481 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 105,981 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORROSION AND PITTED BUT SERVICEABLE

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 103,950 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,171 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 91,460 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 86,327 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 80,139 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 77,816 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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R772 MJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R772 MJB, 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 R772 MJB registered?

R772 MJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is R772 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R772 MJB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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