MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,712 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f bumper damaged.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
power assisted steering belt/pump noise
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R574 FYS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R574 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 R574 FYS registered?
R574 FYS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 1998.
Is R574 FYS safe to buy?
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