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S125 RLF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,152 mi
Last recorded101,152 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 RLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 101,152 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 101,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 98,197 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 97,299 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished on tread

Fail 17 Dec 2015 97,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre perished on tread

Pass 28 Jun 2014 94,667 miles

both front tyres perished on outer edges

nearside rear tyre perished on outer edge,outer wall scuffed

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014 94,667 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perished on outer edges

nearside rear tyre perished on outer edge,outer wall scuffed

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2013 93,281 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,535 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2011 89,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2010 86,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2009 84,476 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 84,474 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 81,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 4 Feb 2008 81,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 2 Jan 2007 79,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S125 RLF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S125 RLF, 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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S125 RLF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S125 RLF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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