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R146 NFL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,136 mi
Last recorded80,136 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 NFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 80,136 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 79,463 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,985 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 78,571 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 78,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,636 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 77,237 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 77,047 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 76,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,381 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,003 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,859 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,631 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 73,567 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 74,844 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 74,356 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 73,987 miles

unable to inspect the floor due to underseal

unable to unspect front brake pipes due to uderseal

Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,564 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 7,324 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,859 miles

slight play in steering rack track rod , offside.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 71,450 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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R146 NFL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R146 NFL, 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 R146 NFL registered?

R146 NFL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R146 NFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 NFL shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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