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R216 YBC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,601 mi
Last recorded127,601 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 YBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 127,601 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 127,600 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working faulty switch (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 110,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f steering inner arm has slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2013 89,043 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,043 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 77,582 miles

Both number plate lettering slightly faded

Both rear tyres uneven wear and perished

Front indicators pale

Nearside side light dull

Offside headlamp glass broken - lamp slightly condensated

Offside rear brake disc slight corrosion

Offside rear brake slight bind

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 May 2012 77,582 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both number plate lettering slightly faded

Both rear tyres uneven wear and perished

Front indicators pale

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside side light dull

Offside headlamp glass broken - lamp slightly condensated

Offside rear brake disc slight corrosion

Offside rear brake slight bind

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 May 2011 67,783 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 57,066 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 57,066 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,225 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 5,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,284 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,233 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 40,233 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,285 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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R216 YBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R216 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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R216 YBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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