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R898 BMY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,590 mi
Last recorded88,590 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 BMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 88,590 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 83,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,625 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,672 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 71,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,510 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 27 Nov 2012 65,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 11 Nov 2011 62,527 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,869 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,040 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,603 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,693 miles

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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R898 BMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R898 BMY, 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 R898 BMY registered?

R898 BMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R898 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R898 BMY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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