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R449 NVV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

149,193 mi
Last recorded149,193 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 NVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 149,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 148,939 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 141,618 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front worn inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 141,610 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front worn inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 133,560 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 133,549 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 126,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 126,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,225 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 120,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 111,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 111,599 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 6 Jul 2015 101,711 miles

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING NEAR THE MIN

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 6 Jul 2015 101,711 miles

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

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING NEAR THE MIN

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 15 Jul 2014 94,683 miles

NS NUMBER PLATE LAMP STARTED TO WORK

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

THE FRONT WIPER BLADE ARMS MAY NOT BE SET UP CORRECTLY

THE LOOKS TO BE OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE

THE OSF WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSH IS IN POOR CONDITION

THE RADIATOR MAY BE LEAKING

Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,683 miles

NS NUMBER PLATE LAMP STARTED TO WORK

THE FRONT WIPER BLADE ARMS MAY NOT BE SET UP CORRECTLY

THE LOOKS TO BE OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE

THE OSF WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSH IS IN POOR CONDITION

THE RADIATOR MAY BE LEAKING

Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,207 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH IN PLACES

THE OSF WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSH IS IN POOR CONDITION

THERE LOOKS TO BE OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE

Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,961 miles

THE ENGINE IS IDLING POORLY AT TIMES

THE OSF WIPER BLADE IS HITTING THE NSF WIPER BLADE ARM AT TIMES

THERE LOOKS TO AN OIL LEAK FROM SOME WHERE ON THE ENGINE

THERE LOOKS TO BE A WATER LEAK FROM THE RADIATOR

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,301 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 77,301 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 71,343 miles

OSF BUMPER IS SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Fail 21 Jul 2010 71,337 miles

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

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

OSF BUMPER IS SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,789 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WORN ON INNER EDGES

MAY BE A SLIGHT WATER LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE RADIATOR

OSR HUB CAP IS MISSING

Fail 22 Jul 2009 65,789 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WORN ON INNER EDGES

MAY BE A SLIGHT WATER LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE RADIATOR

OSR AND NSR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

OSR HUB CAP IS MISSING

Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,012 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,955 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 55,545 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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R449 NVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R449 NVV, 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 R449 NVV registered?

R449 NVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 1998.

Is R449 NVV safe to buy?

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