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R746 NEB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

221,369 mi
Last recorded221,369 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 NEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 221,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 216,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 211,235 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 206,937 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 196,720 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 190,035 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 190,034 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both s/walls cracking on tyreosr/on limit/gouge to s/wallnsr tyre

osr brake back plate missing

rear tyres 215/45/17 /nsf205/40/17//osf225/45/17

Pass 7 Jan 2011 183,264 miles

both front tyres close to limit

o/s rear tyre close to limits

Fail 5 Jan 2011 183,264 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres close to limit

o/s rear tyre close to limits

Pass 4 Jan 2010 174,390 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 160,949 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 160,940 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 147,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 128,619 miles

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

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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R746 NEB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R746 NEB, 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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R746 NEB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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