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S139 LGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,262 mi
Last recorded118,262 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 LGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 118,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,006 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 102,262 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,906 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 86,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2011 80,749 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 80,749 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 75,835 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 72,208 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,810 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 60,075 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 54,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 May 2006 54,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S139 LGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S139 LGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S139 LGN registered?

S139 LGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is S139 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S139 LGN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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