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R788 AJC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,540 mi
Last recorded73,540 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 AJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 73,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,666 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

RUSTY REAR AXL

RUSTY REAR BACK PLATES

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

WHEELS VERY RUSTY ON INSIDE

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,220 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rusty exaust

very rusty brake and suspension components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 66,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rusty exaust

very rusty brake and suspension components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,495 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,300 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,392 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 59,106 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 55,703 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 53,055 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 AJC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R788 AJC, 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 R788 AJC registered?

R788 AJC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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