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R291 NMR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,466 mi
Last recorded96,466 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 NMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 96,466 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strongly advised ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt strongly advised (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strongly advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2017 95,505 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 92,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,545 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 85,757 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,519 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,669 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,666 miles

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

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

Rear tank staps rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,189 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,467 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 54,978 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 54,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,763 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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R291 NMR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R291 NMR, 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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R291 NMR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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