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R126 NRW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,252 mi
Last recorded116,252 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 NRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 116,252 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

small cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 114,453 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 114,453 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 11,555 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 101,556 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 91,571 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 82,233 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 71,876 miles

Exhaust baffles loose

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

Oil leaks

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Dec 2007 71,876 miles

Exhaust baffles loose

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leaks

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2006 65,105 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 65,105 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside/offside front bottom arm bushes perished

Pass 9 Dec 2005 56,810 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower power steering pipe corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2005 56,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 56,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

n/s/f lower power steering pipe corroded

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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R126 NRW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NRW, 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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R126 NRW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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