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R587 NRD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,421 mi
Last recorded130,421 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 NRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2014 130,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 130,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 125,764 miles

undercover damaged

N/S/F tyre has a cut but not to cords

O/S/F plastic sill cover damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 125,764 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut but not to cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F plastic sill cover damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

undercover damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2012 124,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 119,099 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 119,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 114,257 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 114,250 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 108,746 miles

ADVISE MATAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH OUTER SILLS (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH REAR FLOORS (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

ADVISE STEERING SLIGHTLY NOTCHY (MAY GET WORSE)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 104,077 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/ & O/S FLOOR TO SILLS (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR FLOORS (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR & JUDDER ON FRONT WIPERS

ADVISE STEERING SLIGHTLY NOTCHY (MAY GET WORSE)

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

NOTE NEW FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS FITTED

Pass 14 Nov 2008 104,077 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/ & O/S FLOOR TO SILLS (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR FLOORS (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR & JUDDER ON FRONT WIPERS

ADVISE STEERING SLIGHTLY NOTCHY (MAY GET WORSE)

NOTE NEW FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS FITTED

Pass 17 Jul 2007 89,147 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 81,065 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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R587 NRD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R587 NRD, 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 R587 NRD registered?

R587 NRD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R587 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 NRD shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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