MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,414 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front anti roll links are deteriorated
front flexi brake hoses are slightly perished
n/s mirror cracked
n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm sus bushes are deteriorated
rear shocker dirt guards are loose
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front anti roll links are deteriorated
front flexi brake hoses are slightly perished
n/s mirror cracked
n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm sus bushes are deteriorated
rear shocker dirt guards are loose
o/s/r brake is binding
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
o/s/r brake is binding
horn quiet
o/s/r tyre badly perished and splitting
slight play in front strut top mounts
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
horn quiet
o/s/r tyre badly perished and splitting
slight play in front strut top mounts
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
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R839 RCJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R839 RCJ, 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 R839 RCJ registered?
R839 RCJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 1998.
Is R839 RCJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R839 RCJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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