MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,835 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ENGINE OIL LEAK?
GENERAL CORROSION AT BODY.
L/H DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE.
POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED.
REAR TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.
SLIGHT PLAY AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN.
SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE AND SOME FREE PLAY.
SMALL CRACK AT CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN.
SOME WEAR AT STEERING RACK.
SURFACE CORROSION AT ALL BRAKE DISCS.
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN AT CENTRE.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.
EXHAUST CORRODED.
POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED.
R/H WING INDICATOR SLIGHTLY LOOSE.
SLIGHT CORROSION AT BODY.
SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT ENGINE.
SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.
EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK.
POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED.
R/H/R AND L/H/F BRAKE BACKPLATE MISSING.
REAR TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.
REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.
SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.
SMALL CHIP AT CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
EXHAUST CORRODED.
L/H/R TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.
POWER STEERING BELT SLIGHTLY CRACKED.
REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.
SLIGHT CORROSION AT R/H/F AND L/H/F WHEEL ARCH.
SMALL CHIP AT CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight wear in steering rack
slight movement in both rear hubs
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
brake fluid level low
left hand door mirror slightly loose
power steering pipes corroded and possible leak
rear brakes scuffing
right hand front brake backplate partly missing
slight corrosion and wear in both front brake discs
EXHAUST CORRODED.
EXHAUST HEATSHIELDS INSECURE.
FRONT TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.
OIL LEVEL LOW.
SMALL CHIP AT CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R189 FYS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R189 FYS, 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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R189 FYS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 1998.
Is R189 FYS safe to buy?
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