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R977 FGY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,091 mi
Last recorded85,091 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 FGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,091 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 84,209 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f brake deflector plate corroded and insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2020 84,205 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f brake deflector plate corroded and insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,095 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 81,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 79,258 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 77,416 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,584 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,794 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,485 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,943 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 67,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,590 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,463 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 59,463 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,587 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 55,587 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 52,026 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,283 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 49,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,604 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,691 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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R977 FGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R977 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 R977 FGY registered?

R977 FGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R977 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R977 FGY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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