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R565 NTT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,028 mi
Last recorded117,028 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 NTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust mount fracturing

Fail 31 Jan 2018 117,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust mount fracturing

Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,696 miles

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r brake pipes rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

o/s outer sill rusty

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting fracturing

Fail 31 Jan 2017 115,696 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r brake pipes rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

o/s outer sill rusty

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting fracturing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 113,866 miles

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

O/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brakes slight binding when rotated by hand

n/s and O/s outer rear sills rusted

rear axle beam rusted by rear spring mounts

rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 112,717 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake/flex pipe to o/s/r rusted

coolant leak from temp sensor housing on end of engine

front brake slight bind when rotated by hand

n/s/r tyre wearing on outr edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brakes slight bind when rotated by hand

Pass 14 Mar 2014 111,550 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s outer sill and wheel arch corroded,not excessive

Pass 28 Jun 2013 110,342 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 110,342 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 108,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 108,109 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 105,117 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,267 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 102,267 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 98,548 miles

damage to nearside front bumber

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2008 95,592 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 95,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 89,659 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside outer sill panel slight corrision

Pass 28 Jul 2006 81,638 miles

N/S/R tyre close to limit inner quarter. †Deep cut to outer sidewall O/S/F tyre. †Slight distortion to O/S/F rim. †Slight play in steering rack.

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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R565 NTT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R565 NTT, 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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R565 NTT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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