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R547 YFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,058 mi
Last recorded72,058 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 YFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 72,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,261 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,309 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 64,309 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,343 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 63,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,662 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,188 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 61,871 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 61,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 61,569 miles

Offside front tyre worn inside edge.

small chip in offside front headlight lens ( not affecting beam pattern ).

Fail 22 Sep 2010 61,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre worn inside edge.

small chip in offside front headlight lens ( not affecting beam pattern ).

Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,627 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 60,627 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,694 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 57,443 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 57,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wing mirror lens missing

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

stonechip in o/s/f headlamp

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 YFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 R547 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 R547 YFC registered?

R547 YFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R547 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 YFC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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