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R809 NGC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,500 mi
Last recorded58,500 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 NGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,500 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 58,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 53,693 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,229 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,562 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,351 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,761 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,524 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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R809 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R809 NGC, 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

How do I check the history of R809 NGC?

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What year was R809 NGC registered?

R809 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R809 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 NGC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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