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M88 NDX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

181,151 mi
Last recorded181,151 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 NDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 181,151 miles

exhaust emits slight smoke/emissions erratic

Pass 21 May 2025 177,310 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 173,625 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 170,382 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 166,939 miles

Emissions erratic but within limits

Rear Wheels slightly distorted

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 162,310 miles

Rear wheels slightly buckled

emissions slightly erratic

Pass 12 Jul 2019 155,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 150,132 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 145,031 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 145,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 138,704 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 138,704 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 130,073 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 119,237 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 109,509 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 109,509 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 101,037 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting starting to split

Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,524 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 84,674 miles

front tyres bald inside edges

Pass 13 May 2009 75,428 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 65,323 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 51,929 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 43,992 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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M88 NDX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M88 NDX, 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 M88 NDX?

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What year was M88 NDX registered?

M88 NDX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is M88 NDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 NDX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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