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R94 JJR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,356 mi
Last recorded177,356 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 JJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 177,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wings slightly corroded

rear floor pan has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2024 171,734 miles

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

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

both front wings corroded

floor pan has corrosion along its length

Pass 11 Aug 2023 168,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2022 164,698 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower both wings corroded

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle light corrosion

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2021 161,725 miles

both inner and outer sills have had repairs

floor pan has had numerous repairs

Pass 18 Mar 2020 160,218 miles

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

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

both inner and outer sills have had repairs

floor pan has had repairs

plastic skirts fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2019 155,778 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 149,990 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 144,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 144,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Hole in floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 142,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 142,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 139,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 139,869 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 138,187 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 136,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 134,237 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 134,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 131,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 131,686 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 128,332 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 124,364 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 119,521 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 115,043 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 115,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 100,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R94 JJR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R94 JJR, 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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R94 JJR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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