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R983 FGY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,015 mi
Last recorded72,015 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 FGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,015 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low (recheck/ top up cold)

oil level on min

oil smoke from exhaust during cat test

service light on in02

Pass 3 Oct 2008 64,602 miles

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

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,534 miles

NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD

OS DIP BEAM PATTERN VERY POOR AND LAMP WET INSIDE LENS.

SCREEN DAMAGE IN LIMITS

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 60,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD

OS DIP BEAM PATTERN VERY POOR AND LAMP WET INSIDE LENS.

SCREEN DAMAGE IN LIMITS

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,608 miles

NS NUMBER PLATE AND NSR SIDE LAMP STARTED TO WORK

REAR BRAKES MAY NEEDED CHECKING AS NS SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS DOWN ON OS

SLIGHT BLOWS FROM EXHAUST JOINTS.

Fail 27 Sep 2006 55,608 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NS NUMBER PLATE AND NSR SIDE LAMP STARTED TO WORK

REAR BRAKES MAY NEEDED CHECKING AS NS SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS DOWN ON OS

SLIGHT BLOWS FROM EXHAUST JOINTS.

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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R983 FGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R983 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 R983 FGY registered?

R983 FGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R983 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R983 FGY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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