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R971 JNJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,898 mi
Last recorded98,898 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 JNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,898 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 98,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front wipers split at the ends

Centre exhaust mounting insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 89,923 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2013 89,842 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,334 miles

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

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

off side rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 1 Nov 2011 70,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

off side rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Nov 2010 65,200 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,250 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,959 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,858 miles

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

slight binding nearside rear brake

Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,492 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 36,135 miles

Idle some times erratic

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak under vehicle,poss gear box.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 36,135 miles

Idle some times erratic

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak under vehicle,poss gear box.

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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R971 JNJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R971 JNJ, 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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R971 JNJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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