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R839 NMW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,190 mi
Last recorded154,190 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 NMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 154,190 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak rear silencer corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2016 154,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak rear silencer corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2015 147,189 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 140,742 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 132,310 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 132,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 125,072 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 119,078 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 119,078 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 113,990 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 103,553 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2008 92,476 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 83,039 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 73,833 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R839 NMW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc 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 R839 NMW, 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

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What year was R839 NMW registered?

R839 NMW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R839 NMW 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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