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S109 RHJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

199,797 mi
Last recorded199,797 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 RHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 199,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 195,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 189,978 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 181,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 173,952 miles

Osf wishbone bushes perishing slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2009 157,131 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 157,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 136,172 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 117,248 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 88,776 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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S109 RHJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S109 RHJ, 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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What year was S109 RHJ registered?

S109 RHJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S109 RHJ safe to buy?

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