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R36 CYG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,687 mi
Last recorded60,687 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 CYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,687 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 60,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing sounds dry when rotated

Pass 20 Jan 2016 55,211 miles

break fluid level near min

rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2015 54,027 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 48,363 miles

N/side rear brake has slight drag

Pass 15 Feb 2013 43,067 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner treads

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 18 Feb 2012 33,670 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 27,688 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,980 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 26,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 25,683 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,538 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 24,538 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 23,201 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 23,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,324 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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R36 CYG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R36 CYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R36 CYG registered?

R36 CYG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R36 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 CYG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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