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S141 LST

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,951 mi
Last recorded140,951 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 LST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 140,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 135,761 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 129,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 129,525 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 120,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 120,088 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 114,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight damage to offside head light glass

Pass 3 Oct 2014 114,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

slight damage to offside head light glass

Pass 12 Mar 2012 112,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to wear on outer tread

slight damage to offside head light glass

Pass 7 Dec 2010 110,660 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

windscreen washer,s poor

Pass 16 Dec 2009 108,398 miles

Stone chip o/s/f headlamp

Fail 16 Dec 2009 108,398 miles

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

Stone chip o/s/f headlamp

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 102,533 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 99,355 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 99,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 86,029 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 86,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 85,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 67,491 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S141 LST is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S141 LST, 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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S141 LST is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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