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R843 TJR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,085 mi
Last recorded111,085 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 TJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 111,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 105,730 miles

brake pipes undersealed restricting inspection

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 29 Jan 2014 104,324 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 102,011 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 98,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 98,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 94,182 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 91,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate is cracked.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 89,710 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 89,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 84,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 73,790 miles

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

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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R843 TJR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R843 TJR, 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 R843 TJR registered?

R843 TJR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R843 TJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R843 TJR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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