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S145 RLB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,235 mi
Last recorded137,235 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 RLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 137,235 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 130,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 130,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 121,242 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 112,522 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2012 104,877 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 99,442 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE HOSES ARE WORN

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSE ARE DAMP WITH OIL

front drive shaft been modified

Fail 19 Apr 2011 99,442 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE HOSES ARE WORN

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSE ARE DAMP WITH OIL

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 91,134 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 84,739 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 84,722 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2008 80,589 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 76,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 67,640 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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S145 RLB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S145 RLB, 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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S145 RLB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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