CarVerify

Free Car Check

R566 NGC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,819 mi
Last recorded49,819 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 NGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 49,819 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 49,108 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 47,814 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 45,634 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,774 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,793 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 38,065 miles

air bag light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,815 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 36,814 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,863 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,010 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,709 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,469 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,765 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R566 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R566 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 R566 NGC?

You can check the full history of R566 NGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R566 NGC registered?

R566 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R566 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R566 NGC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R566 NGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R566 NGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.