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R469 YND

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,197 mi
Last recorded157,197 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 YND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 157,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 156,287 miles

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 29 Sep 2023 155,870 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 155,584 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 154,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 152,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 151,032 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 149,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 149,168 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 142,407 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 142,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 140,493 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 130,621 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 130,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 127,136 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 125,544 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 118,319 miles

offside front wishbone bush poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2009 118,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

offside front wishbone bush poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2008 114,062 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 108,504 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 101,670 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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R469 YND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R469 YND, 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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R469 YND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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