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S114 HGX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,602 mi
Last recorded100,602 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS114 HGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2013 100,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 100,602 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 97,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 97,572 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 93,779 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 89,903 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 87,166 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 83,030 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 83,030 miles

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

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

rear sub frame bushes worn

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs worn

nearside front brake judders

Fail 28 Jan 2008 76,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs worn

nearside front brake judders

rear brakes worn low

Pass 12 Jan 2007 69,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,655 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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S114 HGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S114 HGX, 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 S114 HGX registered?

S114 HGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S114 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S114 HGX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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