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S101 VWF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

235,664 mi
Last recorded235,664 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 VWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 235,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 227,491 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 217,673 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 208,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 197,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 187,156 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 177,482 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 166,097 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 156,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to back behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock absorber cover loose

both rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 8 Dec 2017 156,924 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to back behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 147,191 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

offside rear brake pipe corroded partly hidden from view

undertrays fitted covering some components

very slight blow on exhaust weld on catalytic converter

Fail 11 Nov 2016 147,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

offside rear brake pipe corroded partly hidden from view

undertrays fitted covering some components

very slight blow on exhaust weld on catalytic converter

Pass 4 Dec 2015 134,505 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded slight blow

offside rear brake pipe corroded partly hidden from view

slight play offside rack end

Pass 27 Nov 2014 120,444 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake disc deteriorated

offside rear brakepipe corroded limited access

Fail 26 Nov 2014 120,441 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake caliper lever not moving

offside rear brake disc deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2013
Fail 7 Dec 2013

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 95,007 miles

rear tyres have 3mm tread remaining .1.6 mm is the legal requirement

Pass 11 Aug 2011 87,697 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 87,697 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 82,349 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 75,954 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,954 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,999 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 60,880 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,894 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 52,619 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S101 VWF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S101 VWF, 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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S101 VWF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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