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R856 YTF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,888 mi
Last recorded109,888 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 YTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 109,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 109,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 109,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 109,549 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 109,242 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts effected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear effected (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 105,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Application imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

center exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 105,122 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

center exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 99,267 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 92,969 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 87,029 miles

Offside Front tyre very worn on inside edge,

Rear registration plate coming unstuck but still secure at time of test.

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

Pass 14 May 2015 81,143 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 81,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,132 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 63,718 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 63,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,948 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,874 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 48,874 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,311 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 46,311 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,392 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 44,391 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 21 Feb 2008 42,304 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism sticking

Fail 21 Feb 2008 42,304 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism sticking

Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,378 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,618 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front tyres perished in tread and cracked

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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R856 YTF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R856 YTF, 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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R856 YTF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is R856 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 YTF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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