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R970 NLJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

127,725 mi
Last recorded127,725 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 NLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 127,725 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 116,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s washer jet provides insufficient washer fluid

Pass 10 Apr 2019 103,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,810 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 96,342 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,791 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,215 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 88,464 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 86,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,230 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,028 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,576 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,608 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 77,307 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,651 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 73,665 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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R970 NLJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R970 NLJ, 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 R970 NLJ registered?

R970 NLJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R970 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 NLJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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