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R553 NGC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,287 mi
Last recorded98,287 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 NGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 98,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 95,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 95,324 miles

all brake pipes corroded

both sills corroded

covers & shields fitted

floor corroded/undersealed

Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,020 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 95,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 89,780 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs

Pass 21 Dec 2009 82,598 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 82,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 81,050 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 79,167 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 79,167 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 76,861 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 70,994 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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R553 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R553 NGC, 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

How do I check the history of R553 NGC?

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What year was R553 NGC registered?

R553 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R553 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 NGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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