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R788 AJA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,567 mi
Last recorded141,567 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 AJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 141,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis and lower edge of wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor n/s and o/s where plugs were (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

cracks in rear tyres

wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 135,365 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 135,355 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower wing area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 128,946 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 128,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 123,249 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 29 Nov 2011 123,241 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 1 Dec 2010 121,126 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 121,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 117,517 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 117,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 110,531 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 100,504 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 89,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 77,165 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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R788 AJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R788 AJA, 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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R788 AJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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