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S142 RND

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,531 mi
Last recorded57,531 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 RND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 57,531 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 52,633 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 48,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 42,539 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 42,483 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 42,431 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 42,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased unions at back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 42,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear joints at axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front disc faces starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2016 42,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear joints at axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front disc faces starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 42,269 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 42,113 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 42,032 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 41,258 miles

slight corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Pass 13 May 2011 38,946 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,210 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,410 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Nov 2008 32,460 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,486 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,187 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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S142 RND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S142 RND, 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 S142 RND registered?

S142 RND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 December 1998.

Is S142 RND safe to buy?

The MOT history for S142 RND shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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