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R885 NGC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,871 mi
Last recorded61,871 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 NGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 61,871 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 61,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,564 miles

offside front tyre wearing to inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2014 60,564 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

offside front tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 59,165 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 59,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 57,092 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 57,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 53,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 48,107 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,042 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2mm INNER EDGE

BOTH REAR SHOCK BUMP STOPS PERISHED

SEAT BELT NOT TESTED NEARSIDE REAR DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUB BEARINGS

Fail 12 Apr 2007 47,042 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK BUMP STOPS PERISHED

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2mm INNER EDGE

SEAT BELT NOT TESTED NEARSIDE REAR DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUB BEARINGS

Pass 28 Mar 2006 44,756 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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R885 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R885 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 R885 NGC registered?

R885 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R885 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 NGC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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