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R575 NAY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,488 mi
Last recorded122,488 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 NAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 122,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 121,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 121,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 120,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 120,612 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 118,080 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 116,714 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 116,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 114,206 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 114,201 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 111,039 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 111,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 108,406 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Oct 2013 105,583 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,100 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 100,065 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 100,017 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 96,291 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 92,264 miles

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

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

radiator deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2009 92,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

radiator deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 81,877 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 79,565 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 76,404 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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R575 NAY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R575 NAY, 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 R575 NAY registered?

R575 NAY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R575 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R575 NAY shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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