MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,748 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked
n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked
n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
both sides wishbone bushes spliting
hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked
oil leaks and coolant leak in rad
both sides wishbone bushes spliting
hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked
oil leaks and coolant leak in rad
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
auxillary drive belt grooves are split.
front service brakes show inbalance.
off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show play.
O/S/Front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
O/S/Front tyre wearing on edges
wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
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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S118 RHJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 S118 RHJ, 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 S118 RHJ registered?
S118 RHJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S118 RHJ safe to buy?
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