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R949 MJM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,838 mi
Last recorded150,838 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 MJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 150,838 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 150,838 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front inner cv gaiter is split

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 147,803 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 140,618 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

Child booster seat fitted to offside rear seat

Offside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Rear wiper arm broken

advance wear to nearside rear tyre(inner edge)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 140,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

Child booster seat fitted to offside rear seat

Offside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Rear wiper arm broken

advance wear to nearside rear tyre(inner edge)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 133,927 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 133,927 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 127,010 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 127,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 May 2006 115,445 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 115,445 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) 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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R949 MJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R949 MJM, 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 R949 MJM registered?

R949 MJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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