MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,007 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN ON THE INNER EDGE
THE REAR SUSPENSION RUBBERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION
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
BOTH REAR BUMP STOP RUBBERS ARE GETTING POOR
THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW ON THE INNER EDGE
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
ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK
I HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET SAFETY CATCH SO IT WORKS
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
BOTH REAR BUMP STOP RUBBERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION
NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR LEGAL MIN
SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN LIMITS
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
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
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
SCREEN DAMAGE IN LIMITS
SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST CENTRE JOINT.
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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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