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N3 OPS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,607 mi
Last recorded196,607 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 OPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 196,607 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 17 May 2013 196,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 188,069 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 179,578 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Front tyres worn inn edges

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 168,435 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 158,908 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 147,233 miles

n/s/f rim damaged

Fail 23 May 2008 146,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f rim damaged

Pass 24 May 2007 132,622 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

Pass 23 May 2006 119,225 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 119,225 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N3 OPS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N3 OPS, 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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N3 OPS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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