MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front rear brake disc surface rust due to standing
nearside and offside inner sills surface rust front to rear
outer sills fitted with outer side skirts
surface rust front rear of vehicle
Body has a projection caused by corrosion nearside and offside rear floor areas corroded resulting in hole (6.1.C.1)
Body has a projection caused by corrosion offside and nearside inner sills corroded resulting in holes (6.1.C.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket (7.1.1)
front rear brake disc surface rust due to standing
nearside and offside inner sills surface rust front to rear
outer sills fitted with outer side skirts
surface rust front rear of vehicle
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R997 YEX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R997 YEX, 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 R997 YEX registered?
R997 YEX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R997 YEX safe to buy?
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