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R968 FYJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,180 mi
Last recorded122,180 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 FYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 122,180 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 25 Jul 2012 115,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 106,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 97,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroding.

n/s & o/s/rear brake pipes corroding.

n/s front head lamp aim on lower limit just acceptable.

n/s/front inner wheel rim damaged.

n/s/rear shock absorber damp.

n/s/rear tyre side wall damaged & perishing.

o/s/rear tyre perishing.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 90,624 miles

brake servo hose soft,recommend attention

nsr and osr brake pipes corroded just acceptable

nsr tyre side wall damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2008 87,192 miles

Coolant leak

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2007 78,583 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.724377657112 Dated 06/06/2007

Fail 6 Jun 2007 78,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

brake servo hose soft/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

osr and nsr brake pipes corroded/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

play in both front top suspension mounts

rear brake balance poor

rear bumper damaged and slightly loose

Pass 15 Jun 2006 71,237 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front seat belts slow to retract

brake servo hoses soft,recommend replacement

foot brake efficiency low

foot brake travel,recommend attention

front brake discs worn

nsr and osr brake pipes corroded

oil leak

os front indicator looses/held with tape recommend attention

os front reflectors missing

play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 15 Jun 2006 71,237 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front seat belts slow to retract

brake servo hoses soft,recommend replacement

foot brake efficiency low

foot brake travel,recommend attention

front brake discs worn

nsr and osr brake pipes corroded

oil leak

os front indicator looses/held with tape recommend attention

os front reflectors missing

play in both front top suspension mounts

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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R968 FYJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R968 FYJ, 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 R968 FYJ registered?

R968 FYJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R968 FYJ safe to buy?

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