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R119 NRC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,634 mi
Last recorded139,634 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 NRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 139,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 137,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,358 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 134,358 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 137,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 137,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 128,337 miles

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened o/s n/s trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 123,861 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 119,033 miles

Rear coil spring corroded offside nearside (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 25 Jun 2016 113,236 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 109,095 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 104,270 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 98,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 92,748 miles

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,202 miles

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

slight damage to front tyrewalls

Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,597 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight cut in nsf tyre wall

Fail 22 Jul 2010 81,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

slight cut in nsf tyre wall

Pass 18 Jul 2009 75,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,427 miles

rear tyrewalls are cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2007 64,033 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 58,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 58,842 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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R119 NRC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R119 NRC, 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 R119 NRC registered?

R119 NRC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R119 NRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R119 NRC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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