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R76 NTT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,278 mi
Last recorded109,278 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 NTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 109,278 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,306 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 94,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,844 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 67,931 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 67,881 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,364 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,580 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 62,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 59,903 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 56,447 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 52,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 52,637 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 50,522 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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R76 NTT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol 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 R76 NTT, 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 R76 NTT registered?

R76 NTT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R76 NTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R76 NTT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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