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R812 NGC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,003 mi
Last recorded129,003 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 NGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 129,003 miles

Central exhaust box corroded slight leak

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer sill surface corrosion

Rear exhaust bx corroded

both rear arch's and inner door sills surface corrosion

brake pedal slight travel

clutch pedal rubber missing

steering wheel slightly worn

Pass 12 Jan 2022 128,044 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 126,334 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 120,584 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower wing/arch has surface corrosion

Offside Front Lower wing corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower wing/arch surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 120,578 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower wing/arch has surface corrosion

Offside Front Lower wing corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower wing/arch surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 117,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 117,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 113,242 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 113,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 110,081 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 5 Jul 2016 110,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,483 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 105,621 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 104,900 miles

front and rear coil springs slightly corroded.

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded-no sharp prejections.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 102,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight cracking to nearside and offside rear tyre walls/outer treads.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 100,257 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre outer walls slightly deteriated (cracking).

Pass 26 Jun 2010 98,827 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 92,208 miles

off side front steering ball joint gaiter has slight tear no corrosion or play.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 84,421 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 77,261 miles

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

n/s & o/s front tyre inner treads worn low

Pass 26 May 2006 68,876 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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R812 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R812 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.

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R812 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R812 NGC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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