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R705 NEG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,972 mi
Last recorded100,972 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 NEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 100,972 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 94,799 miles

n/s/r bumper and wing damaged and general dents and scratches on body

n/s/r tyre below limit inner edge and cracking 175/70r13t

rear wiper arm broken off

Fail 3 Mar 2011 94,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn

n/s/r bumper and wing damaged and general dents and scratches on body

n/s/r tyre below limit inner edge and cracking 175/70r13t

rear wiper arm broken off

Pass 2 Feb 2010 91,310 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 91,310 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 85,718 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2008 77,685 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 70,809 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 66,101 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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R705 NEG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R705 NEG, 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 R705 NEG registered?

R705 NEG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R705 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 NEG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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