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NEZ 4182

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

212,486 mi
Last recorded212,486 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 4182
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 212,486 miles

air bag light staying on

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s rear light slightly discoloured

Fail 16 Mar 2013 212,486 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag light staying on

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s rear light slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Mar 2012 199,386 miles

Air Bag Light On Indicating system Fault

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Mar 2012 199,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air Bag Light On Indicating system Fault

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2011 185,998 miles

rust on front wings covered with tape

Pass 19 Mar 2010 176,876 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 176,876 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

body kit fitted outer sills not inspected

Pass 4 Mar 2009 170,140 miles

rear brakes dim. n/s parking brake binding. front brake pads low

Fail 4 Mar 2009 170,140 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

rear brakes dim. n/s parking brake binding. front brake pads low

Pass 15 Mar 2008 156,805 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 156,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear side lights dim.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 130,911 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 109,686 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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NEZ 4182 is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NEZ 4182, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NEZ 4182 registered?

NEZ 4182 is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is NEZ 4182 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEZ 4182 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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