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R515 NRP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,419 mi
Last recorded185,419 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 NRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 185,419 miles

slight corrosion on n/s outer sill

slight play in o/s/f bottom balljoint

Pass 16 Jul 2016 178,733 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 172,963 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 172,963 miles

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

both front wings corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 172,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both front inner suspension arm bushes

slight play in both top mounts

slight play in o/s/f inner steering joint/rack

Pass 9 Jun 2014 172,734 miles

slight play in both front inner suspension arm bushes

slight play in both top mounts

slight play in o/s/f inner steering joint/rack

Pass 11 Jun 2013 170,837 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering system

some movement in top mounts

Fail 10 Jun 2013 170,837 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s/f steering system

some movement in top mounts

Pass 7 Jun 2012 167,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade split

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 27 May 2011 163,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre has some cracking along tyre tread

some free play in parking brake

Fail 27 May 2011 163,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre has some cracking along tyre tread

some free play in parking brake

Pass 11 May 2010 158,761 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 158,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust support needs re-positioning

Pass 8 Jun 2009 153,721 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 153,721 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 146,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 146,918 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 136,945 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 123,512 miles

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

brake pedal creeping slightly

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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R515 NRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R515 NRP, 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 R515 NRP registered?

R515 NRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 1998.

Is R515 NRP safe to buy?

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