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S149 UBC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

110,951 mi
Last recorded110,951 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 UBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 110,951 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 110,951 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 110,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 110,888 miles

Nearside Front heater hose leaking

Fail 18 Jul 2024 110,886 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front heater hose leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2023 110,780 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 110,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 torn exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm tread depth and pressure low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 108,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth and unevenly worn on inner and outer edges ,will soon expose cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 106,553 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 106,490 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb blackened (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured anti roll bar broken at mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in centre of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 102,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 100,255 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 97,857 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 94,893 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 92,803 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,329 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,615 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,634 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,612 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 80,940 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 80,940 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 79,136 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 76,653 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 76,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,925 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 74,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,629 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 65,629 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S headlamp mounts broken

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,068 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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S149 UBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S149 UBC, 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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S149 UBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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