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R122 NNJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,897 mi
Last recorded90,897 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 NNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 90,897 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 90,842 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 90,842 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 90,783 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 90,690 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,555 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,498 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 90,469 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 90,448 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 89,811 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 88,857 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 88,324 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,455 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 86,750 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 86,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 83,263 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 80,193 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 75,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,824 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 65,915 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 65,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

horn sound poor

Pass 6 Feb 2006 59,610 miles

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

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

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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R122 NNJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R122 NNJ, 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 R122 NNJ registered?

R122 NNJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R122 NNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 NNJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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