MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,631 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
radiator has slight leak
BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON OUTER WALLS ALL BRAKE PADS APPEAR VERY WORN
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S147 RLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 S147 RLH, 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 S147 RLH registered?
S147 RLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 1998.
Is S147 RLH safe to buy?
The MOT history for S147 RLH shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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