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R93 JKN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,624 mi
Last recorded77,624 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 77,624 miles

Centre and rear exhust boxes weak.

Front top mounts exhibit slight play under load.

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Slight play in Offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,611 miles

osf tyre wearing on edges, nsf tyre close to limit on edge

Pass 25 Aug 2012 66,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 62,044 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

park brake cables corroded. free play in foot brake

Fail 16 Sep 2011 61,955 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

park brake cables corroded. free play in foot brake

Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,463 miles

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

center brake light in op

Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,535 miles

same like on original test from 30/09/08

Fail 30 Sep 2008 46,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,830 miles

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

heavy surface rust on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 11 Jan 2007 41,830 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy surface rust on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

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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R93 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 R93 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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R93 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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