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R998 JBA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,112 mi
Last recorded144,112 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 JBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 144,112 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 144,112 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2024 143,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Lower wing corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2024 143,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 143,806 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 139,283 miles

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

both sills corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 139,283 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

both sills corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 139,153 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 139,104 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 138,520 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 137,785 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 137,785 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 135,263 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 135,262 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 133,147 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 133,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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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R998 JBA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 R998 JBA, 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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What year was R998 JBA registered?

R998 JBA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R998 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 JBA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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