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R41 NCN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,216 mi
Last recorded85,216 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 NCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 85,216 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 85,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 75,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 64,250 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 64,250 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,953 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 55,952 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 53,061 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 52,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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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R41 NCN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R41 NCN, 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 R41 NCN registered?

R41 NCN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R41 NCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R41 NCN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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