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R502 NGO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,668 mi
Last recorded73,668 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 NGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 73,668 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 73,656 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 72,141 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 71,431 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,877 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,244 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,966 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 69,487 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,424 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 60,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 56,583 miles

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

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

nearside sun visor missing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,583 miles

nearside sun visor missing

Pass 5 May 2011 51,256 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 47,784 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play on both front strut top mounts

Fail 4 May 2010 47,784 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play on both front strut top mounts

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,934 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2009 45,925 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2007 41,434 miles

Osf/Nsf top suspension mounts have play

Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,148 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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R502 NGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R502 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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R502 NGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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