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R926 WJF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,102 mi
Last recorded146,102 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 WJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 146,102 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 146,101 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 135,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 127,256 miles

both sills slight rust

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 125,905 miles

both sills slight rust

Pass 11 Aug 2015 123,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 121,296 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 117,967 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 115,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,734 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 108,390 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 104,416 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 101,580 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 97,753 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 94,335 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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R926 WJF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R926 WJF, 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 R926 WJF registered?

R926 WJF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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