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R516 AGY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,317 mi
Last recorded118,317 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 AGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 118,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED

Pass 1 May 2019 117,482 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED BUT MAINTAINING SEALING ARRANGEMENT

Fail 1 May 2019 117,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam H1 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED BUT MAINTAINING SEALING ARRANGEMENT

Pass 21 May 2018 115,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED BUT MAINTAINING SEALING ARRANGEMENT

Pass 20 Oct 2015 111,457 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 111,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 111,341 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 107,164 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 107,091 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2011 100,925 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 100,925 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 91,854 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 91,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 81,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 72,696 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,696 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 62,937 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 59,597 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 56,334 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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R516 AGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R516 AGY, 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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R516 AGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R516 AGY safe to buy?

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