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R460 NTY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,192 mi
Last recorded134,192 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 NTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 134,192 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine slightly noisy

n/s/f tyre inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 125,982 miles

damage to windscreen

front tyres worn to 3mm

nappets noisy

nearside wishbone bush becoming detached

offside front window not working

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2009 118,836 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 118,836 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 112,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has poor idle

engine noise on fast idle

o/s handbrake inner cable starting to fray

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 106,573 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre`s worn on inner edge`s to limt

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 97,103 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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R460 NTY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R460 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 R460 NTY registered?

R460 NTY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R460 NTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 NTY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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