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R852 JCD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,284 mi
Last recorded136,284 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 JCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 136,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 136,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 128,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

damage to both nearside and offside sills

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 116,275 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 116,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2011 111,306 miles

engine oil leaks

nail in near side rear tyre

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Jun 2011 111,306 miles

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

engine oil leaks

nail in near side rear tyre

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2010 105,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 99,722 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 99,722 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 91,322 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

centre exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre low on inner edge and nearside front slight damage to side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2007 89,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 89,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 84,893 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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R852 JCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R852 JCD, 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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R852 JCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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