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R419 SST

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

264,992 mi
Last recorded264,992 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 SST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 264,992 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

parking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements to pass

Pass 13 Jul 2016 258,201 miles

nearside inner sill floor has slight corrosion

offside inner sill floor has slight corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2016 258,201 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside inner sill floor has slight corrosion

offside inner sill floor has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2015 251,835 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 251,835 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 246,034 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 245,993 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

unable to check o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 234,478 miles

damage to n/s/f sill

Fail 25 Jun 2013 234,448 miles

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

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

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

damage to n/s/f sill

Pass 12 Jul 2012 223,432 miles

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

n/s sill damaged at front

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2011 211,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 211,139 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 194,612 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 180,623 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 162,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 144,972 miles

SLIGHT DRAG O/S REAR BRAKE

Fail 4 Jul 2007 144,972 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT DRAG O/S REAR BRAKE

Pass 4 Aug 2006 128,869 miles

O/S N/S FRONT FLEX HOSES STEEL ENDS CORRODED [REPLACE IN NEAR FUTURE]

PERISH CRACKSO/S N/S OUTER EDGES ON TREAD

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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R419 SST is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R419 SST, 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 R419 SST registered?

R419 SST is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R419 SST safe to buy?

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