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S219 PCC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,971 mi
Last recorded192,971 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 PCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 192,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 182,254 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 173,160 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 173,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 145,760 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 127,267 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 127,261 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 117,124 miles

PAS pipe too rack damp on joint & slightly corroded

middle pipe exhaust bracket corroded but held by cross member

ns number plate lamp slightly loose

nsr tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2009 104,310 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

PAS pipe to steering rack damp.

number plate lamp slightly insurcure.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 92,878 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 86,075 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 77,681 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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S219 PCC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S219 PCC, 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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S219 PCC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S219 PCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S219 PCC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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