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R848 NGC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,859 mi
Last recorded133,859 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 NGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 133,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 129,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 129,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant level low

Pass 15 Aug 2011 124,304 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2011 124,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped and will not take a new set of pads

nearside front tyre worn on edges

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2010 117,068 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 112,208 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 112,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 105,767 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 105,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 96,424 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 86,697 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 86,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 78,551 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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R848 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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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What year was R848 NGC registered?

R848 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R848 NGC safe to buy?

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