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S111 SHH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Other 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,613 mi
Last recorded73,613 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 SHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,613 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,088 miles

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

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 21 Jul 2016 69,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,952 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 66,951 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,301 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,338 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,936 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 53,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,220 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 49,214 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,978 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,161 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 44,161 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,668 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 41,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 37,121 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,935 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 28,394 miles

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

Offside 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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S111 SHH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S111 SHH, 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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S111 SHH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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