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N4 CGJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,792 mi
Last recorded183,792 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 CGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 183,792 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust hanger corroded off

n/s front tyre wearing on shoulders

o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

o/s rear brake starting to bind

welded plates are heavily covered making appraisal of the welding difficult

Fail 3 Apr 2014 183,785 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

centre exhaust hanger corroded off

n/s front tyre wearing on shoulders

o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

o/s rear brake starting to bind

Pass 4 Apr 2013 172,077 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F Wing corroded

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

Rear shock dust cover lose

Rear wiper worn

Fail 3 Apr 2013 172,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust bracket corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F Wing corroded

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

Rear shock dust cover lose

Rear wiper worn

Pass 9 Mar 2012 166,079 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 161,088 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 153,401 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 144,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 134,730 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2008 134,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 125,330 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 115,083 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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N4 CGJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel 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 N4 CGJ, 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 N4 CGJ registered?

N4 CGJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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