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R69 YNG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,519 mi
Last recorded145,519 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 YNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 145,519 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 145,252 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 142,754 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 142,754 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 130,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s lower sills corroded, lower lips

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated/corroded

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2017 119,035 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

sill covers fitted.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 119,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill chalked. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill chalked. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,762 miles

Offside Front Inner edge worn

sill covers fitted to vehicle

slight corrosion around front sill edges/jacking points

Pass 10 Dec 2015 97,952 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 90,504 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,020 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,843 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 80,478 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 79,136 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 77,579 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 76,558 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 75,421 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2007 75,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 73,048 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode on outer edges

Fail 11 Dec 2006 73,048 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake discs starting to corrode on outer edges

Pass 12 Dec 2005 67,685 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R69 YNG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R69 YNG, 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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R69 YNG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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