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R299 NDM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,331 mi
Last recorded169,331 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 NDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 169,331 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 163,576 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 163,566 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 158,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 151,881 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 146,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 140,265 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 136,962 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 131,436 miles

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

advise power steering metal pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2013 128,052 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 117,977 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 111,890 miles

exhurst system corroded

power steering pipes heavily corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2008 111,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhurst system corroded

has coolant leak from engine

power steering pipes heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2007 111,827 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 111,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front number plate damaged

power steering pipes badly corroded, but not leaking

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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R299 NDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R299 NDM, 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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R299 NDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 1998.

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