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R809 YGC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,045 mi
Last recorded105,045 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 YGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 105,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 99,787 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 95,459 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 95,441 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

engine smokey

Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,081 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 89,975 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 81,460 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 81,073 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,021 miles

oil level low

Fail 11 Jun 2008 73,021 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 9 May 2007 63,756 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 57,977 miles

Offside Rear 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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R809 YGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R809 YGC, 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 R809 YGC registered?

R809 YGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R809 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 YGC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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