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R95 NHG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,218 mi
Last recorded98,218 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 NHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 98,218 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,980 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 91,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 91,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 88,362 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,684 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 80,966 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 77,365 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 77,365 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,203 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 73,203 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,780 miles

both rear coil springs corroded but ok at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2012 69,780 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear coil springs corroded but ok at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,747 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,799 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 64,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,481 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,033 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,897 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 49,587 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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R95 NHG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R95 NHG, 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 R95 NHG registered?

R95 NHG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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