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S219 RNF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,945 mi
Last recorded96,945 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 RNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 96,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 96,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 96,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 96,044 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 95,431 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension, brake, steering component's

nearside and offside front suspension strut top mounts, becoming worn/movement

offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2022 94,915 miles

both front suspension strut top mounts worn/play (recommend replacement)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - suspension/brake/steering component's

offside front brake disc (inside face) corroded

offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2021 94,624 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - suspension/brake/steering components

nearside and offside front suspension strut top mounts becomming worn/slight play

offside front steering rack gaitor slightly twisted

Fail 23 Mar 2021 94,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc (inside face) worn/lipped/scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front suspension strut top mounts becomming worn/slight play

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - suspension/brake/steering components

offside front steering rack gaitor slightly twisted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 16 May 2018 89,575 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel slightly rough on rotation

Pass 23 May 2017 84,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,485 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,409 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,064 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust is blowing slightly. ok at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2013 69,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 20 Jul 2012 66,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,636 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,593 miles

both rear axle bushes cracking slightly

both rear bump stops broken

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,199 miles

both rear suspension bump stops split

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,049 miles

front brake discs worn

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in nearside rear tyre and low tread

nails in offside rear tyre and cracking

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,848 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 46,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,172 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 RNF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RNF, 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 RNF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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