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R119 PCW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,975 mi
Last recorded117,975 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 PCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 117,975 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 114,316 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 113,482 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 110,367 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 108,162 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 103,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 103,711 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 102,148 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

grease contamination both front hub assemblies

oil contamination under car

power steering pump/pipes and hoses show fluid contamination

slight damage nearside front headlamp glass

slight play in steering rack

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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R119 PCW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R119 PCW, 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 R119 PCW registered?

R119 PCW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R119 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R119 PCW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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