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N507 NGT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,010 mi
Last recorded167,010 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN507 NGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 167,010 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 158,809 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 152,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear metal brake pipes slight rust

Pass 3 Jun 2009 142,738 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 142,738 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 130,200 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 118,137 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 118,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 107,999 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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N507 NGT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N507 NGT, 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 N507 NGT registered?

N507 NGT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is N507 NGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N507 NGT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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