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S143 RCA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

113,417 mi
Last recorded113,417 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 RCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 113,417 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 112,425 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 104,453 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 97,677 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 97,665 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no light (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,643 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 95,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 92,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 90,656 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 88,268 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 86,158 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 83,600 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,142 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 79,474 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 77,680 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 74,910 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,684 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,872 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 63,323 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,932 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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S143 RCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S143 RCA, 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 S143 RCA registered?

S143 RCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S143 RCA safe to buy?

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