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R151 YBC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,681 mi
Last recorded125,681 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 YBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 125,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 125,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 122,641 miles

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 122,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 119,853 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 119,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 117,521 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 115,178 miles

Exhaust front pipe has a minor leak.

High level brake light not working.

N/s rear tyre slightly cracked (no ply or cords visible).

O/s wishbone rear bush deteriorated (movement not excessive).

Rear brake pipes coated in grease.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 115,178 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust front pipe has a minor leak.

High level brake light not working.

N/s rear tyre slightly cracked (no ply or cords visible).

O/s wishbone rear bush deteriorated (movement not excessive).

Rear brake pipes coated in grease.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 112,498 miles

Front Registration plate has unoriginal lettering

Front brake imbalance on limit

Gearbox/flywheel guard has bolt loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 112,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Registration plate has unoriginal lettering

Front brake imbalance on limit

Gearbox/flywheel guard has bolt loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 105,366 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,187 miles

Exhaust centre section has a minor leak.

O/s front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 86,229 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 86,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 76,494 miles

O/s front wishbone back bush deteriorated

Radiator has slight leak

Fail 17 Aug 2010 71,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,127 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,372 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 68,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,310 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,742 miles

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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R151 YBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R151 YBC, 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 R151 YBC registered?

R151 YBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R151 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 YBC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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