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R890 NNH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,931 mi
Last recorded141,931 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 NNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 141,931 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 141,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 134,993 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 134,993 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 123,135 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 114,184 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 104,192 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 104,192 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 97,483 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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R890 NNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R890 NNH, 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 R890 NNH registered?

R890 NNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R890 NNH shows 9 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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