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R972 FYJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,589 mi
Last recorded122,589 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 FYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 122,589 miles

chip in A zone of windscreen

hand brake travel geting long close to excess

nsf wheel arch damaged

nsr shock weaping

osf tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall and dammaged on outer sidewall

rear exhaust box corroding and blowing

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2009 119,060 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 119,059 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 111,206 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 109,837 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 109,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 106,100 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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R972 FYJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc 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 R972 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 R972 FYJ registered?

R972 FYJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R972 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R972 FYJ 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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