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S110 UNE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

185,215 mi
Last recorded185,215 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS110 UNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 185,215 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 185,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 177,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 167,376 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 167,376 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 160,466 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 154,096 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 154,096 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 148,917 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 148,917 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 144,395 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 139,076 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 139,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 131,324 miles

anti roll bar drop link bushes worn minor freeplay

n/s/f bottom corner radiator weaping anti freeze

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm tread depth

Fail 17 Aug 2012 118,311 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread depth 2-3mm

Pass 17 Aug 2012 118,311 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth 2-3mm

Pass 11 Aug 2011 108,208 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Fail 10 Aug 2011 108,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Sep 2010 99,447 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 99,447 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

advise engine oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 79,371 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 66,941 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,004 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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S110 UNE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S110 UNE, 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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S110 UNE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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