MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,265 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
n/s/f + o/s/f tyres sidewalls starting to crack + perish - n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split - o/s/r brakedisc pitted .
n/s/f + o/s/f tyres sidewalls starting to crack + perish - n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split - o/s/r brakedisc pitted .
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R126 NHG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R126 NHG, 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 R126 NHG registered?
R126 NHG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 1998.
Is R126 NHG safe to buy?
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