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R92 JKN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,323 mi
Last recorded127,323 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 127,323 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 122,887 miles

1,Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 120,285 miles

1,Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey.

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 120,285 miles

1,Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 116,625 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 116,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 112,198 miles

1,Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 105,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 100,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 92,754 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 82,653 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 82,653 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R92 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R92 JKN, 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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R92 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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