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11 PBY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,488 mi
Last recorded42,488 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 PBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 42,488 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 42,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 42,346 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 42,337 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 42,336 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 40,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,881 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 38,654 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 38,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,548 miles

cut in nsf tyre not deep

Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2012 30,992 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2011 29,046 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 29,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2010 26,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 23,350 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 19,934 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 17,904 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 17,904 miles

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

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

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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11 PBY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 11 PBY, 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 11 PBY registered?

11 PBY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is 11 PBY safe to buy?

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