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R903 BMY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,909 mi
Last recorded108,909 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 BMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 108,909 miles

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

Offside Front FLOOR RUSTED THROUGH OUTSIDE 30CM ZONE.

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

SLIGHT PLAY OS & NS TOP STRUT MOUNTS.

Pass 8 Sep 2025 108,019 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front top strut mounting

Pass 9 Sep 2024 106,789 miles

OS & NS FRONT FLOOR CORRODED.

Pass 14 Sep 2023 105,079 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 103,743 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 102,589 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))

os & ns sill covers fitted.

slight play os & ns top strut mounting.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 101,683 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play os & ns front top strut mountings.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,895 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 98,199 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear slightly uneven

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 96,464 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,122 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

petrol tank straps are corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,585 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 90,838 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 89,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front outer sill lower edges are corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 89,000 miles

both front outer sill lower edges are corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,038 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 83,215 miles

power steering belt is slightly loose

Pass 26 Jun 2010 76,026 miles

rear number plate is deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2010 76,026 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear number plate is deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,542 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,348 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust mounting rattles.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 38,435 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 38,435 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R903 BMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R903 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 R903 BMY registered?

R903 BMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R903 BMY safe to buy?

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