MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s front tyre worn on inside
o/s mirror damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s front tyre worn on inside
o/s mirror damaged
Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r tyer getting low
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
metal water pipe rusty
offside mirror
rear axil bush worn
reg plates
strut top mounts
water level low
metal water pipe rusty
offside mirror
rear axil bush worn
reg plates
strut top mounts
water level low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
offside and nearside front sill lips corroded
offside and nearside rear tyre inner edges feathered
offside front sill lip damaged
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
slight play in steering rack
unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
advise all 4 brake discs rusty
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
advise all 4 brake discs rusty
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R859 YFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R859 YFC, 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 R859 YFC registered?
R859 YFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1998.
Is R859 YFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R859 YFC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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