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S117 SLH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,307 mi
Last recorded64,307 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 SLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 64,307 miles

wear in rear axle main mounting bushes

Fail 4 Oct 2014 64,307 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wear in rear axle main mounting bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,307 miles

nearside door mirror glass broken

vehicle under trays damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2013 64,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

nearside door mirror glass broken

Fail 2 Oct 2012 64,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

radiator damaged and in poor condition

slight deterioation inrear axle beam bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,307 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

radiator damaged and in poor condition

slight deterioation inrear axle beam bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,307 miles

rear axle main mounting bushes in very poor condition

rear brake pads worn low and in very poor condition -slight binding in offside rear

Fail 19 Oct 2011 64,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads worn low & in very poor condition.slight binding in offside rear

rear main axle bushes in very poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,307 miles

coolant leak at base of radiator

damage to nearside door mirror glass

middle exhaust mount broken (requires welding)

nearside rear brake pads in poor condition & slight binding in rear brakes

note - reverse lamps not working

Fail 8 Oct 2010 64,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

exhaust middle mount broken(requires welding)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside rear brake pads in poor condition & slight binding in rear brakes

radiator leaking(bottom right corner)

reverse lamps not working

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,307 miles

accident damage to front of vehicle

deterioration rear axle beam bushes

Fail 17 Sep 2009 64,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

accident damage to front of vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2008 64,305 miles

damage to coolant radiator

engine oil level low

front valance requires attention

corrosion in all brake discs

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advanced wear in front brake discs

both front side lamps dim

nearside inner drive shaft bolts loose/missing (requires attention)

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear axle beam bushes poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2008 64,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advanced wear in front brake discs

both front side lamps dim

corrosion in all brake discs

damage to coolant radiator

engine oil level low

front valance requires attention

nearside inner drive shaft bolts loose/missing (requires attention)

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear axle beam bushes poor condition

Pass 17 May 2007 54,988 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 54,988 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2006 48,676 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 48,676 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S117 SLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SLH, 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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S117 SLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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