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N19 MBP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,012 mi
Last recorded82,012 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 MBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 82,012 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 81,870 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 81,740 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 81,444 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,266 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 81,266 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,124 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 81,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2019 80,280 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2018 79,664 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 79,057 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 77,975 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre starting to perish

rust forming on exhaust system

Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,942 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 75,221 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 74,434 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,073 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,060 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 71,644 miles

slight play in both strut top mountings

Pass 20 Apr 2008 61,747 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 52,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

slight play in front struts at top

Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,205 miles

slight play in front struts at top

Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,490 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 51,490 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel filler flap hard to open.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,302 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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N19 MBP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N19 MBP, 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 N19 MBP registered?

N19 MBP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is N19 MBP safe to buy?

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