MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,786 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear wheels different
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R815 JGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R815 JGN, 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 R815 JGN registered?
R815 JGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 1998.
Is R815 JGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R815 JGN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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