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S116 LGW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,579 mi
Last recorded137,579 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 LGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 137,579 miles

BOTH nearside tyres have damage to the outer walls

BOTH sills are damaged due to incorrect positioning of the jack

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 133,664 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 129,811 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 127,806 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 127,806 miles

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 125,142 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 125,142 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 122,705 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 122,704 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 119,357 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 119,357 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 112,605 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 109,894 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 105,856 miles

Dampness to both front shock absorbers

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Offside front lower suspension arm bush perished and starting to split

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 21 Jul 2010 105,849 miles

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

Dampness to both front shock absorbers

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Offside front lower suspension arm bush perished and starting to split

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 4 Aug 2009 97,418 miles

Oil leak from engine

Bonnet difficult to open

Both front shock absorbers slightly damp

Crack in offside mirror glass

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2008 91,884 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2008 91,884 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2007 83,420 miles

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 2 Aug 2006 73,528 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 73,528 miles

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

both rear tyres low on tread

slight binding at rear brakes

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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S116 LGW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S116 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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S116 LGW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S116 LGW safe to buy?

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