MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,419 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
wipers split
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
wipers starting to split
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate cracked
offside rear tyre side wall starting to perish
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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R474 JYJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R474 JYJ, 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 R474 JYJ?
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What year was R474 JYJ registered?
R474 JYJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 1998.
Is R474 JYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R474 JYJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R474 JYJ have outstanding finance?
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