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R616 NPR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,375 mi
Last recorded119,375 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 NPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 119,375 miles

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

dear disces corroded

Fail 14 May 2011 119,205 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

dear disces corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 109,897 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 109,897 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 98,862 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 10 May 2008 88,863 miles

Both rear tyres perished and worn.

Front number plate damaged.

O/S Door mirror damaged.

Fail 10 May 2008 88,863 miles

Both rear tyres perished and worn.

Front number plate damaged.

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

O/S Door mirror damaged.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,562 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

front no plate damaged

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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R616 NPR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R616 NPR, 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

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What year was R616 NPR registered?

R616 NPR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R616 NPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R616 NPR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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