MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
battery insecure
both sides rear & o/s/f metal brake pipes are becoming corroded
n/s/f outer c/v boot is melted
o/s headlamp aim is on left limit
o/s wiper blade incorrectly fitted
power steering belt noisy on full lock
steering joint dust cover split/missing
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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R462 YFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 R462 YFC, 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 R462 YFC registered?
R462 YFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 February 1998.
Is R462 YFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R462 YFC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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