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R980 YLD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

65,790 mi
Last recorded65,790 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 YLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 65,790 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 65,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished very old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 61,492 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil level low

Fail 15 May 2024 61,485 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil level low

Fail 3 Apr 2024 61,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front sill damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 55,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Fail 25 Apr 2022 55,241 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 22 Apr 2021 51,720 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp loose

Reverse light not working

Fail 22 Apr 2021 51,720 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp loose

Reverse light not working

Pass 1 May 2020 48,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 48,113 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between Cat and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 36,983 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 29,801 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,778 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,043 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 26,035 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 8 Jun 2015 28,897 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 28,897 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 25,268 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 25,268 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,678 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,754 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 23,754 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,529 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,020 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 21,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,312 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,740 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 16,464 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,199 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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R980 YLD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R980 YLD, 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.

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R980 YLD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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