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R445 NTY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,386 mi
Last recorded89,386 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 NTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,386 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 84,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,049 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 78,029 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,390 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,548 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 56,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,500 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,036 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 17,010 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,299 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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R445 NTY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R445 NTY, 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 R445 NTY registered?

R445 NTY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R445 NTY safe to buy?

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