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R219 MBF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,882 mi
Last recorded81,882 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 MBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,882 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 81,881 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,060 miles

Front subframe has surface rust

slight corroson on N/S/F sill

slight corroson on N/S/R arch

slight corroson on O/S/F sill

slight corroson on O/S/R arch

Pass 17 Oct 2013 67,002 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Rear wheel arches rusty

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sills corroded

Subframe corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,422 miles

all brake pipes starting to rust

brake hoses starting to perish

rear wheel arches rusty

sills rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,481 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 63,481 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,383 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,804 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 16 Oct 2007 45,387 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,723 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,491 miles

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

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 MBF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MBF, 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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R219 MBF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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