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TGC 319E

1998 Volkswagen Kombi

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,661 mi
Last recorded20,661 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Kombi78,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 319E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,661 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 20,660 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,587 miles

Oil leaking from nearside rear hub,

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,509 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,445 miles

o/s front upper ball joint has play, not excessive

Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,386 miles

front brake imbalance

slight play in centre steering idler bush

slight play in o/s front top ball joint

Fail 30 Jun 2010 20,354 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear service brake imbalances

slight play in centre steering idler bush

slight play in o/s front top ball joint

Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,035 miles

slight play in o/s front top ball joint

Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,481 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 19,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

liquid grease running out of n/s rear brake drum

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?

Based on 5,583 MOT tests across 709 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Stop lamp not working 221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 218
position lamp(s) not working 153
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TGC 319E is a 1998 Volkswagen Kombi in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 78,631 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGC 319E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TGC 319E registered?

TGC 319E is a 1998 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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