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R881 NCN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,063 mi
Last recorded95,063 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 NCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 95,063 miles

Both front tyre wearing thin (2mm)

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

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

Corrosion to o/s/f floor pan around rubber gromit

O/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge (Requires attention)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 95,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyre wearing thin (2mm)

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

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

Corrosion to o/s/f floor pan around rubber gromit

O/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge (Requires attention)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 88,031 miles

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

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

CORROSION IN O/S/F FLOOR

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE HOSES NOT FIXED TO STRUT

N/S/R TYRE HAS OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE (POSSIBLE CAUSE RUBBING ON WHEEL ARCH) BUT NOT RUBBING DURING TEST

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R TOP STUT MOUNT

Fail 15 Oct 2011 88,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

CORROSION IN O/S/F FLOOR

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE HOSES NOT FIXED TO STRUT

N/S/R TYRE HAS OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE (POSSIBLE CAUSE RUBBING ON WHEEL ARCH) BUT NOT RUBBING DURING TEST

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R TOP STUT MOUNT

Pass 8 Oct 2010 83,479 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 83,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 78,662 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 78,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 71,461 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,641 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 59,226 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 53,288 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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R881 NCN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R881 NCN, 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 R881 NCN registered?

R881 NCN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R881 NCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 NCN shows 12 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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