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R966 FGY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,914 mi
Last recorded100,914 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 FGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 100,914 miles

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.

Fail 13 May 2010 100,833 miles

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.

Pass 18 May 2009 96,109 miles

slight oil leak on sump

Pass 22 May 2008 91,849 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 91,849 miles

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.

Pass 22 May 2007 86,741 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 80,021 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R966 FGY registered?

R966 FGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R966 FGY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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