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R73 BYG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,907 mi
Last recorded74,907 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 BYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 74,907 miles

both front lower wing's slightly corroded

both rear wheel arch's corroded and slightly holed but structural rigidity is not reduced

Pass 25 Feb 2021 74,705 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wear-bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both wheel arch's corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,420 miles

fuel tank strap corroded and broken

Pass 27 Feb 2019 73,811 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan slightly corroded marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded before rear flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,199 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,386 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

shock absorbers weak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,450 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,195 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,410 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,079 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,020 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,886 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,354 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 46,330 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,877 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 36,877 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R73 BYG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R73 BYG, 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 R73 BYG registered?

R73 BYG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R73 BYG safe to buy?

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