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S110 RPW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

247,689 mi
Last recorded247,689 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS110 RPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 247,689 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 240,400 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 225,913 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 214,707 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 204,972 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 193,322 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 182,713 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 169,954 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 156,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 142,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust mounting welds adrift

Pass 21 Apr 2011 127,132 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 107,333 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 107,317 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 89,915 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 72,285 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 63,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S110 RPW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S110 RPW, 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 S110 RPW registered?

S110 RPW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S110 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S110 RPW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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