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R169 FMY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

123,936 mi
Last recorded123,936 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 FMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 123,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged not connected/plugged in (1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 122,986 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 122,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 122,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 120,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower recorded effort (265-357) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 120,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated hole corroded in floor/inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sump corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 119,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 119,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 118,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 117,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 115,079 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 115,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 112,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 112,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 107,938 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front o/s sill corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2015 107,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

front o/s sill corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2014 103,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,660 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2012 94,565 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 87,962 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 87,962 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,652 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 83,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 79,146 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 73,413 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 73,411 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,006 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 60,217 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 60,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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R169 FMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 R169 FMY, 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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R169 FMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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