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R887 NFX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,591 mi
Last recorded90,591 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 NFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 90,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust clamp corroaded away

Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 80,720 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 80,626 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2008 74,807 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,321 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 72,320 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 68,926 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2005 57,847 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 57,847 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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R887 NFX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R887 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R887 NFX registered?

R887 NFX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R887 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R887 NFX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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