MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,638 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)
Offside Front Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)
Offside Front Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R159 YGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 R159 YGC, 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 R159 YGC registered?
R159 YGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 1998.
Is R159 YGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R159 YGC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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