MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,068 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S117 HGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S117 HGC, 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 S117 HGC registered?
S117 HGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 November 1998.
Is S117 HGC safe to buy?
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