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S102 RLB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,671 mi
Last recorded122,671 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 RLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 May 2022 122,671 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 118,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 118,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 117,222 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 117,222 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 111,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 111,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 108,706 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 108,706 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 105,671 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 105,671 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,897 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 94,749 miles

All four outer tyre walls are starting to perish.

Centre exhaust clamp is corroded & weak.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,575 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 85,912 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 82,107 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 77,924 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 77,924 miles

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Aug 2009 73,739 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,177 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 60,309 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 60,104 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 52,117 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 51,993 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 45,369 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 45,369 miles

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

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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S102 RLB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S102 RLB, 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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S102 RLB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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