MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,589 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of R972 FYJ?
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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.
Does R972 FYJ have outstanding finance?
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