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R813 TJC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

188,359 mi
Last recorded188,359 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 TJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 188,359 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 181,902 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 181,893 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 179,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake discs rusted

all rear brake pipe and hose ferrules rusted

Fail 26 Sep 2020 179,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and center floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed and rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret rusted and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake discs rusted

all rear brake pipe and hose ferrules rusted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 173,938 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 173,938 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 158,122 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s sill lips (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 155,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint wishbone bottom ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 153,015 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 149,021 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 141,547 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 138,137 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 134,396 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 134,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 124,737 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 124,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

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

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

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

rear brake disc's wearing thin

Pass 3 Mar 2010 117,415 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 117,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 108,660 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 108,655 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 99,310 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 99,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 89,730 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 89,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 77,745 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 77,740 miles

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

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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R813 TJC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R813 TJC, 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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R813 TJC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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