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R92 NFE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,542 mi
Last recorded173,542 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 NFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 173,542 miles

center rear seat belt catch casing broken

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s engine mounting broken

n/s front anti roll bar link bushes worn

n/s front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

n/s number plate light dull

o/s rear tyre low on tread

slight play n/s rear hub bearing

underside oil leaks

Fail 11 Aug 2010 173,541 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

center rear seat belt catch casing broken

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s engine mounting broken

n/s front anti roll bar link bushes worn

n/s front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

n/s number plate light dull

o/s rear tyre low on tread

slight play n/s rear hub bearing

underside oil leaks

Pass 3 Apr 2009 157,221 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 157,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 148,378 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 148,378 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 May 2007 139,124 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in steering column

Pass 2 May 2006 125,439 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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R92 NFE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R92 NFE, 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 R92 NFE registered?

R92 NFE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R92 NFE safe to buy?

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