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S213 NRG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,539 mi
Last recorded147,539 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 NRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 147,539 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 129,279 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

odf tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 112,870 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 100,232 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 88,808 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 79,739 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 79,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 21 Jul 2006 72,743 miles

oil filler cap missing

Fail 21 Jul 2006 727,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil filler cap missing

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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S213 NRG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S213 NRG, 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 S213 NRG registered?

S213 NRG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S213 NRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S213 NRG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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