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S112 LGW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,625 mi
Last recorded134,625 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 LGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 134,625 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 132,229 miles

Exhaust front pipe leaking.

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 132,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust front pipe leaking.

Nearside rear tyre is on the limit.

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 121,392 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 106,109 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2012 93,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front headlamp damaged but functional

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Windscreen cracked offside front lower corner (not in line of vision)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 93,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front headlamp damaged but functional

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Windscreen cracked offside front lower corner (not in line of vision)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 73,233 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 73,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 66,120 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 66,119 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 50,825 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 46,235 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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S112 LGW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S112 LGW, 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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S112 LGW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S112 LGW safe to buy?

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