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R226 NWO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,970 mi
Last recorded75,970 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 NWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,970 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 53,158 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 53,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,373 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 49,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,994 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,406 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,729 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,910 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 41,326 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,432 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 39,432 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,477 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,348 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 35,348 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,295 miles

Nearside 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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R226 NWO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R226 NWO, 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 R226 NWO registered?

R226 NWO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R226 NWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 NWO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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