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R461 NGO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,574 mi
Last recorded107,574 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 NGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,574 miles

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes and nearside rear brake pipe as previously marked

nearside front sill area corroded

offside outer sill area corroded and weak

play at top steering wheel / column area

rear wiper arm broken

unable to check both sill areas completely,plastic covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2014 107,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes and nearside rear brake pipe as previously marked

nearside front sill area corroded

offside outer sill area corroded and weak

play at top steering wheel / column area

rear wiper arm broken

unable to check both sill areas completely,plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 101,886 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded through plastic support clips

Fail 6 Mar 2013 101,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded through plastic support clips

Pass 3 Mar 2012 98,723 miles

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

battery insecure

corrosion to both rear brake pipes also rear end of offside front to rear brake pipe

nearside front wiper blade loose fitment

rear wiper arm broken

strong advise play in both front top strut areas

Fail 1 Mar 2012 98,722 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

battery insecure

corrosion to both rear brake pipes also rear end of offside front to rear brake pipe

nearside front wiper blade loose fitment

rear wiper arm broken

strong advise play in both front top strut areas

Pass 11 Feb 2011 95,396 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 95,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 87,770 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 75,644 miles

both front top mounts have slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2006 58,378 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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R461 NGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 R461 NGO, 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 R461 NGO registered?

R461 NGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R461 NGO safe to buy?

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