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R603 NEC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,756 mi
Last recorded154,756 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 NEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 154,756 miles

back box insucure

o/s/r light lense broken

radiator leaking

slight play in n/s rack

windscreen chipped

Fail 25 May 2012 154,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

back box insecure

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r light lense broken

radiater leaking

slight play in n/s rack

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 May 2011 140,195 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 140,186 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 126,809 miles

Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2010 126,809 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 105,493 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 84,793 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,109 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 63,095 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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R603 NEC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel 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 R603 NEC, 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 R603 NEC registered?

R603 NEC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R603 NEC safe to buy?

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