MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,729 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both wiper blades split on ends
wiper scratch marks on windscreen
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both wiper blades split on ends
wiper scratch marks on windscreen
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres perished and starting to crack
cut in nearside rear tyre not down to cord
both rear tyres perished and starting to crack
cut in nearside rear tyre not down to cord
rear brake pipes starting to rust front brake pads getting low
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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R23 YBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc 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 R23 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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How do I check the history of R23 YBC?
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What year was R23 YBC registered?
R23 YBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R23 YBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R23 YBC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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