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R839 RCJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,414 mi
Last recorded123,414 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 RCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 123,414 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 123,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 119,339 miles

o/s/r brake is binding

Fail 22 Aug 2013 119,339 miles

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

o/s/r brake is binding

Pass 24 Nov 2011 115,100 miles

horn quiet

o/s/r tyre badly perished and splitting

slight play in front strut top mounts

Fail 23 Nov 2011 115,100 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 109,702 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 109,702 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 102,000 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 97,939 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 97,939 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 93,730 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 88,213 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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