MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,015 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake pipes starting to rust
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.
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.
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.
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of R983 FGY?
You can check the full history of R983 FGY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does R983 FGY have outstanding finance?
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