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S145 SLH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,839 mi
Last recorded130,839 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 SLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 130,839 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 126,095 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 122,912 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 122,912 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 117,568 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 117,558 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 111,240 miles

all brake pipes greased

centre exhaust joint blowing slightly

fuel tank straps corroding

some oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 105,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 100,245 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,919 miles

g/ box oil leak

h/ brake lever play

tank straps corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2010 89,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear suspension corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2010 89,212 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear suspension corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2009 83,427 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes greased

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2008 77,485 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 77,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 72,412 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 72,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 67,435 miles

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

f/no plate damaged

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 SLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SLH, 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 SLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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