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S148 HGP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,958 mi
Last recorded111,958 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 HGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 111,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged but still visible

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 111,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged but still visible

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,863 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 105,834 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,681 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 102,556 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 102,556 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,651 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,716 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 97,716 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,384 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 94,355 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,208 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 90,208 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2011 86,647 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 82,479 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 82,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 78,054 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 78,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 71,954 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 68,853 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,292 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 57,519 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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S148 HGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S148 HGP, 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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S148 HGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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