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R945 JEU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,216 mi
Last recorded129,216 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 JEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 129,216 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 120,622 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 120,598 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 118,333 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 118,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 117,932 miles

off side front wing corroded taped up

Pass 1 Dec 2010 114,563 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 109,569 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 109,569 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 99,588 miles

front brake discs inner sides slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2008 99,588 miles

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

front brake discs inner sides slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2007 94,547 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyer inner edge wearing close to legal limit

Pass 26 Mar 2007 88,374 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 88,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 80,500 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 80,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R945 JEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R945 JEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R945 JEU registered?

R945 JEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R945 JEU safe to buy?

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