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A17 NST

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

241,767 mi
Last recorded241,767 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 NST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 241,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 234,628 miles

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2018 234,628 miles

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 229,813 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 225,584 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 225,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2014 210,638 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 210,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2013 194,122 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 187,492 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 172,614 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 163,502 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 154,159 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 144,668 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 133,555 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 133,526 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 124,534 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 124,511 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A17 NST is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A17 NST, 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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A17 NST is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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