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R705 YBK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,552 mi
Last recorded112,552 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 YBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2024 112,552 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both the front wings are corroded

nearside front tyre worn on the outer shoulder

offside front sill holed by corrosion

offside rear brake is binding

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 102,687 miles

both the front wings are corroded

both the rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders and are approaching the wear bars

nearside front under wing gaurd is loose

offside front under sill is holed by corrosion

Fail 2 May 2023 102,681 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both the front wings are corroded

both the rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders and are approaching the wear bars

nearside front under wing gaurd is loose

offside front under sill is holed by corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2022 90,729 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 79,449 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder and approaching the wear bars

rear discs and pads are in poor condition

under tray is damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2021 79,449 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder and approaching the wear bars

rear discs and pads are in poor condition

under tray is damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2020 75,336 miles

offside rear tyre is approaching the wear bars

Fail 4 Sep 2020 75,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre is approaching the wear bars

offside rear brake is binding slightly

rear discs are in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2019 63,958 miles

both rear tyres are approaching the wear bars

Fail 3 Sep 2019 63,952 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are approaching the wear bars

both front wishbone rear bushes are becoming unbonded and weak

nearside front outer sill holed by corrosion

offside front tyre is worn thin on the inside edges

Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,566 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 52,556 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside front track rod end dust cover in poor condition

offside front tyre becoming perished

screw in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2018 52,511 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2018 52,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,991 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,238 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,423 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 50,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,542 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 48,434 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 47,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 45,590 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 43,373 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 40,990 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,841 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 35,811 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 33,183 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 33,183 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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R705 YBK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R705 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 R705 YBK registered?

R705 YBK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 1998.

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