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R672 YBK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,540 mi
Last recorded126,540 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 YBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 126,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2013 122,474 miles

offside front & nearside rear tyre walls scuffed

Pass 24 May 2012 120,040 miles

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

both door mirror casings damaged

Pass 25 May 2011 116,153 miles

nearside rear seat belt slow retracting

Fail 21 May 2011 116,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear seat belt slow retracting

Pass 21 May 2010 112,505 miles

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

both door mirror casings damaged

tailgate not opening, inspection carried out from behind rear seats

Fail 12 May 2010 112,369 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both door mirror casings damaged

tailgate not opening, inspection carried out from behind rear seats

Pass 12 May 2009 107,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2009 107,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 103,743 miles

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear seats

damage to nearside front door and sill

Pass 18 May 2007 100,309 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 96,524 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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R672 YBK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R672 YBK, 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 R672 YBK registered?

R672 YBK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R672 YBK safe to buy?

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