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R410 NBD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,913 mi
Last recorded178,913 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 NBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 178,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 157,637 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 157,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 136,119 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 136,119 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cat broken up

Pass 13 Mar 2013 114,744 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 107,529 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 107,529 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 85,329 miles

all brke discs show considerable wear,strongly advise replace at next service or at latest, next MOT

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/r tyre very close to minimum limit

Pass 8 Dec 2006 73,544 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 73,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

considerable lift in both front suspension top mounts

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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R410 NBD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R410 NBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R410 NBD registered?

R410 NBD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R410 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R410 NBD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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