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R987 FGY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,007 mi
Last recorded112,007 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 FGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 112,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,883 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 93,437 miles

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN ON THE INNER EDGE

THE REAR SUSPENSION RUBBERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 15 May 2013 93,437 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN ON THE INNER EDGE

THE REAR SUSPENSION RUBBERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 May 2012 89,111 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOP RUBBERS ARE GETTING POOR

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW ON THE INNER EDGE

Fail 15 May 2012 89,111 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOP RUBBERS ARE GETTING POOR

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 11 May 2011 86,028 miles

ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

I HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET SAFETY CATCH SO IT WORKS

Fail 19 May 2010 81,603 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOP RUBBERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR LEGAL MIN

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN LIMITS

Pass 19 May 2010 81,603 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOP RUBBERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR LEGAL MIN

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN LIMITS

Fail 15 May 2009 77,261 miles

BATTERY TRAY IS RUSTY AND BATTERY IS LOOSE IN THE TRAY

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN LIMITS

SMALL NAIL IN NSF TYRE TREAD

SMALL NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD AND TREAD IS WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 15 May 2009 77,261 miles

BATTERY TRAY IS RUSTY AND BATTERY IS LOOSE IN THE TRAY

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN LIMITS

SMALL NAIL IN NSF TYRE TREAD

SMALL NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD AND TREAD IS WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 16 May 2008 74,070 miles

NS NUMBER PLATE LAMP STARTED TO WORK AND MAY NEED A NEW BULB

NSR TYRE PRESSURE WAS UNDER 10 PSI BEFORE TEST AND I HAVE PUMPED IT UP

Pass 8 Jun 2007 69,295 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE IN LIMITS

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST CENTRE JOINT.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,030 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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R987 FGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R987 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.

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What year was R987 FGY registered?

R987 FGY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R987 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 FGY shows 14 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.

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