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R633 FGY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,322 mi
Last recorded99,322 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 FGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 99,322 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 94,111 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 94,061 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle corroded

UNEVEN APPLICATION REAR BRAKES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 91,514 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 91,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 88,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 88,356 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,650 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 82,185 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear underside corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,996 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 71,947 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 65,844 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 55,218 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 55,218 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,706 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 34,585 miles

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

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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R633 FGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R633 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 R633 FGY registered?

R633 FGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R633 FGY safe to buy?

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