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R199 DFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,650 mi
Last recorded127,650 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 127,650 miles

stonechips to windscreen

osr brake slight bind

slight play in steering

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nsf headlight detoriated

nsf wiper clearing screen poorly

osf door mirrro glass damaged

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2014 123,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

feul smell, under bonnet

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside door mirror cracked

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2014 123,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

feul smell, under bonnet

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside door mirror cracked

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2013 120,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offsidedoor mirror damaged

slight play offside steering rack

tyre pressure check

Pass 16 Dec 2011 117,050 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror cracked

slight play felt at offside front wheel

Fail 16 Dec 2011 117,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror cracked

slight play felt at offside front wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2010 112,179 miles

Centre exhaust mounting hanger broken

Offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2009 107,560 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 29 Jul 2009 107,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2008 100,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror cracked

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2007 97,279 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Sep 2005 90,689 miles

boot light not working

exhaust very rusty

rear brake pads getting low

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in steering track rod inner joint on o/s

small chips in screen

stains around radiator seams

stone chips in bonnet

Fail 13 Sep 2005 90,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

boot light not working

exhaust very rusty

rear brake pads getting low

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in steering track rod inner joint on o/s

small chips in screen

stains around radiator seams

stone chips in bonnet

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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R199 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R199 DFC, 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 R199 DFC registered?

R199 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R199 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 DFC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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