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R219 GVC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,979 mi
Last recorded181,979 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 GVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 181,979 miles

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

heater plug light flashing

nearside front antiroll bar link pin bushes worn

play both front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Jun 2010 181,979 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

heater plug light flashing

nearside front antiroll bar link pin bushes worn

play both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2009 174,111 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2009 174,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2008 166,507 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 166,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front number plate in poor condition

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

Object in tread near siderear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2007 161,053 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 156,866 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 156,866 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R219 GVC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R219 GVC, 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 R219 GVC registered?

R219 GVC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R219 GVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 GVC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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