MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,914 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Vehicle appears to have been previously damaged.Repair to nearside sill/floor not to MOT welded patch standard,presuming replacement panel has been fitted.Repair not the best standard.
when presented internal adjuster set on 2,offside headlamp was low,nearside was low and right.Adjuster moved to correct position for non loaded vehicle now offside aim high requires attention.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside front tyre outer wall perished/damaged
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Vehicle appears to have been previously damaged.Repair to nearside sill/floor not to MOT welded patch standard,presuming replacement panel has been fitted.Repair not the best standard.
when presented internal adjuster set on 2,offside headlamp was low,nearside was low and right.Adjuster moved to correct position for non loaded vehicle now offside aim high requires attention.
slight oil leak on sump
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Off side rear brake pads wearing low.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R966 FGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R966 FGY, 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 R966 FGY registered?
R966 FGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 July 1998.
Is R966 FGY safe to buy?
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