MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18y (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18y (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.
engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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1998 SW is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 2014 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 60,585 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 1998 SW, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of 1998 SW?
You can check the full history of 1998 SW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was 1998 SW registered?
1998 SW is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2014.
Is 1998 SW safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1998 SW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 1998 SW have outstanding finance?
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