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R366 NPR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,399 mi
Last recorded99,399 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 NPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 99,399 miles

Both sides rear axle bushes deteriorated

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 99,399 miles

Both sides rear axle bushes deteriorated

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 92,414 miles

Both sides rear tyres are deteriorated

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

Front exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside front disc slightly scored

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 92,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both sides rear tyres are deteriorated

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

Front exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside front disc slightly scored

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,247 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 84,246 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 76,393 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 76,393 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 68,890 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 61,454 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 61,454 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,437 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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R366 NPR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R366 NPR, 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 R366 NPR registered?

R366 NPR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R366 NPR safe to buy?

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