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R622 FGY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,543 mi
Last recorded134,543 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 FGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 134,543 miles

reverse light illuminates in neutral

Fail 4 Jun 2018 134,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light illuminates in neutral

Pass 7 Jun 2017 134,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 124,606 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 115,316 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 115,316 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,894 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,726 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 96,725 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 86,571 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 86,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,159 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 79,159 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 74,408 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front no plate damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2010 74,390 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front no plate damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,888 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2009 69,888 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,437 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 60,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front & rear number plates cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,191 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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R622 FGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R622 FGY, 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 R622 FGY registered?

R622 FGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R622 FGY safe to buy?

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