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R86 NCH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,270 mi
Last recorded142,270 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 NCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2015 142,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system centre bracket broken but still secure

exhaust system centre clamp corroded but still secure

o/f rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 14 Aug 2014 136,762 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 136,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 132,659 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leak

engine oil leak contaminating o/s wishbone inner bushes

o/s/r tyre outer edge showing slight perishing

Fail 14 Aug 2013 132,659 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leak

engine oil leak contaminating o/s wishbone inner bushes

o/s/r tyre outer edge showing slight perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2012 127,745 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 121,462 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 115,923 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 103,420 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 103,420 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 87,071 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,536 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 71,623 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 71,510 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2005 65,125 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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R86 NCH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc 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 R86 NCH, 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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R86 NCH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R86 NCH safe to buy?

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