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R219 HNO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,328 mi
Last recorded130,328 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 HNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 130,328 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 130,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 113,182 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 106,277 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 106,277 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

advise both front suspension struts showing signs of seepage at top seals

advise front suspension showing signs of damping fatigue

advise n/s washer jet reqs blowing out

advise o/s & n/s front suspension rear support bushes showing signs of fatigue

advise screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2010 95,783 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 95,783 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 94,877 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 93,429 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 91,051 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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R219 HNO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R219 HNO, 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 HNO registered?

R219 HNO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R219 HNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 HNO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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