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R128 NRW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

244,501 mi
Last recorded244,501 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 NRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 244,501 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor. unable to access due to plastic covers (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point damaged (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill . unable to access due to sill covers (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor. unable to access due to plastic covers (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point damaged and rusting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill . unable to access due to sill covers (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

multiple rust areas under car. extra covers fitted preventing inspection of many floor areas

n/s and o/s inner sills starting to rust

rear service brake only just met minimum reading.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 23,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 216,816 miles

welding repairs under sealed

Fail 18 Jan 2014

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 Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

welding repairs under sealed

Pass 9 Feb 2013 203,272 miles

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

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

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

lower sill covers fitted

welding repairs undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2012 189,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outer sill covers fitted

rear floor welding done from inside

Pass 2 Feb 2011 175,210 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 159,646 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 159,638 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 144,113 miles

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 128,420 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 118,975 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 118,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine moumtings worn.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 111,786 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 111,782 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2006 111,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R128 NRW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R128 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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R128 NRW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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