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R596 NUG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,420 mi
Last recorded102,420 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 NUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 102,420 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside & nearside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2012 102,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

slight play in steering arms

surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2011 99,420 miles

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

both front inner sills/jacking point damaged

both front tyres perished side walls

nearside headlamp in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2010 94,267 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside inner sill corroded

sump in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,922 miles

front wipers smear slightly

front wishbone arm rear bushes starting to split

rear brake discs and pads worn

slight coolant stains on engine

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on outer sills

slight corrosion underside

slight oil stains on engine

slight play in front suspension leg top mounts

slight play in steering rack

small cuts in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2008 87,382 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

front wipers smear slighty

nearside front shocker oil stained

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

nearside front wishbone arm rear bush starting to split

offside front and both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

offside rear indicator starting to emit white light

play in steering rack

slight coolant leaks evident

slight corrosion on outer sills and underside

slight oil stains on engine

slight oil stains on offside rear shocker

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,815 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 77,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Both sill panels damaged at front on lower edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Childs seats fitted to both rear seats

Front brake disc's rusting and wearing

Interior mirror missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer clamp rusted

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2006 69,242 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

slight coolant leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Jul 2006 69,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

N/S Door mirror glass broken.

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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R596 NUG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R596 NUG, 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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R596 NUG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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