MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,548 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear flexi pipes slightly loose in brackets
rear shocks weak need replacing but ok at time of test
some brake pipes been greased hard to inspect
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R449 BGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R449 BGY, 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 R449 BGY registered?
R449 BGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is R449 BGY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R449 BGY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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