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R474 NDM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,124 mi
Last recorded142,124 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 NDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 142,124 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 134,206 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 124,670 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 124,670 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 115,067 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 104,495 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 104,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 96,046 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 95,867 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 87,243 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 78,870 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges,o/s bald.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 66,834 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 66,565 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 55,814 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 55,814 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R474 NDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R474 NDM, 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 R474 NDM registered?

R474 NDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R474 NDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 NDM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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