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R547 FYS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,647 mi
Last recorded107,647 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 FYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 107,647 miles

Nearside head light missty

Fail 12 Jan 2016 107,647 miles

Nearside head light missty

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 106,749 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 105,336 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 103,966 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 103,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 102,923 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 102,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 100,303 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 91,428 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 93,011 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 90,261 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 88,242 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 82,902 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 82,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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R547 FYS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R547 FYS, 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 R547 FYS registered?

R547 FYS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R547 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 FYS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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