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N18 RAG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,100 mi
Last recorded100,100 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 RAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 100,100 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 100,100 miles

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

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

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 97,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

engine oil added prior to emissions test

Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,644 miles

brake pipes and brake hose ferrules coated with copper grease unable to examine properly

slight roughness felt in steering system whenwheels off ground further attention advised

Pass 28 May 2013 80,630 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,458 miles

front to rear brake pipes and osf brake pipe slightly corroded / nsr pipe/hose slightly corroded

nsf tyre perished 1758014H

power steering pipe corroded

radiator corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

slight play osf wheel bearing

some engine noises timing area

Fail 19 Jun 2012 83,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes and osf brake pipe slightly corroded / nsr pipe/hose slightly corroded

nsf tyre perished 1758014H

power steering pipe corroded

radiator corroded

rear brake discs corroded and levers off stops

rear wiper deteriorated

slight play osf wheel bearing

some engine noises timing area

suspect rear brake slight bind

Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,580 miles
Fail 26 May 2011

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 79,090 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 74,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 63,190 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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N18 RAG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N18 RAG, 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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N18 RAG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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