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R83 JCA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,405 mi
Last recorded168,405 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 JCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 168,405 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 161,261 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 161,261 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front nearside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2008 159,308 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust mounting slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2007 149,991 miles

N.S.F. track rod has slight play at Rack end

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 149,991 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

N.S.F. Track rod has slight play at Rack end.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 133,499 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 133,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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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R83 JCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R83 JCA, 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 R83 JCA registered?

R83 JCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R83 JCA safe to buy?

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