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NOG 51N

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,823 mi
Last recorded135,823 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOG 51N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 135,823 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 133,495 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 133,493 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 133,198 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 131,817 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 131,708 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 130,433 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 130,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 128,153 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 128,153 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear and osf tyres worn on edge

Pass 6 Nov 2007 118,471 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 118,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 111,736 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 111,736 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 100,136 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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NOG 51N is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NOG 51N, 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

How do I check the history of NOG 51N?

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What year was NOG 51N registered?

NOG 51N is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is NOG 51N safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOG 51N shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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