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R215 FMY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

57,511 mi
Last recorded57,511 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 FMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 57,511 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FR AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 57,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 56,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 55,900 miles

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

o/s/f wing beginning to corrode at bottom edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 54,213 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 52,465 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 51,870 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 51,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2016 51,219 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,735 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 50,735 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,310 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,440 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 48,440 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,777 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,121 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 46,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,949 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 44,948 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,893 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2009 43,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,991 miles

near side rear tyre sidewall damaged 205/50r15

Fail 11 Jun 2008 41,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear tyre sidewall damaged 205/50r15

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,515 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,267 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 36,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 33,117 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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R215 FMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 R215 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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What year was R215 FMY registered?

R215 FMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R215 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 FMY shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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