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R974 TJB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,160 mi
Last recorded104,160 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 TJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2010 104,160 miles

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

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

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

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

nerarside front tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2009 91,687 miles

corrosion on exhaust,dipstick tube broken,slight corrosion on front & rear discs

offside headlamp aim on upper limits,rear wiper arm broken,front No plate damaged,puter sills covered,slight oil leak engine area,coolant stains on radiator,

Pass 19 Aug 2008 78,686 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split and perish

nearside rear tyre tread low

offside front anti-roll bar drop link slight play

outer sills covered

Pass 6 Aug 2007 62,743 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads worn low

rattle from exhaust heatsheild

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front top ssuspension mountings worn

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Aug 2005 52,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advanced wear to both front top suspension mountings

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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R974 TJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R974 TJB, 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 R974 TJB registered?

R974 TJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R974 TJB safe to buy?

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