MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise power steering metal pipes
exhurst system corroded
power steering pipes heavily corroded
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R299 NDM registered?
R299 NDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 1998.
Is R299 NDM safe to buy?
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