MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,100 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was N18 RAG registered?
N18 RAG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1998.
Is N18 RAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for N18 RAG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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