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R813 YJA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,498 mi
Last recorded82,498 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 YJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,498 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2013 82,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,482 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight knocking from the front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 3 Aug 2012 78,442 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,884 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2011 74,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,233 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2010 72,231 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

near side rear tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,232 miles

Coolant leak

off side rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,615 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2008 62,615 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,903 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 57,903 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,043 miles

engine under tray damaged

near side front tyre on the legal tread limit

off side mirror cover damaged

off side rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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 YJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YJA, 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 R813 YJA registered?

R813 YJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R813 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R813 YJA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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