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R848 NEC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,175 mi
Last recorded141,175 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 NEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 141,175 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 141,175 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 130,953 miles

cat rattling

Fail 14 Jun 2012 122,486 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 122,486 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 116,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 116,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,926 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 110,926 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 105,892 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 101,453 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 97,777 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 92,006 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 85,429 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 85,429 miles

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

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

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

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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R848 NEC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R848 NEC, 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 R848 NEC registered?

R848 NEC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R848 NEC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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