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R941 NFV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,863 mi
Last recorded110,863 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 NFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 110,863 miles

n/s rear door does not open

Pass 29 Dec 2006 105,965 miles

air bag light on

both front side windows tinted

lowering kit on suspension front&rear

rear tyres wearing uneven in tread

Fail 29 Dec 2006 105,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

air bag light on

both front side windows tinted

lowering kit on suspension front&rear

rear tyres wearing uneven in tread

Pass 7 Dec 2005 94,576 miles

Front door glasses tinted.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2005 94,576 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front door glsses tinted.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

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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R941 NFV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R941 NFV, 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 R941 NFV registered?

R941 NFV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R941 NFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R941 NFV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R941 NFV have outstanding finance?

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