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S118 RHJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,748 mi
Last recorded116,748 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 RHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 116,748 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 116,748 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 106,665 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 106,665 miles

both sides wishbone bushes spliting

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

oil leaks and coolant leak in rad

Pass 31 Jul 2007 98,120 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 98,120 miles

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.

Fail 24 Jul 2006 86,833 miles

O/S/Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 24 Jul 2006 86,833 miles

O/S/Front tyre wearing on edges

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 28 Jul 2005 75,541 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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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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