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R883 NFX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,276 mi
Last recorded146,276 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 NFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2010 146,276 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front flexable brake hose perishing

Nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear inner bush deteriorated

No pattern to nearside dipped beam image

Offside front flexy hose retaining bracket broken

Offside inner sil corroded

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Rear axle bushes in poor condition but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroded

Steel brake pipe to nearside front flexy hose corroded

Steel brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders corroded

Windscreen chipped

Windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2009 135,344 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 132,116 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 132,116 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 127,654 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 122,131 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 122,080 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 113,845 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R883 NFX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R883 NFX, 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 R883 NFX registered?

R883 NFX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R883 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R883 NFX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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