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S154 HGP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,924 mi
Last recorded64,924 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 HGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 64,924 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 64,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 58,331 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 58,331 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,090 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 55,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 52,023 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 52,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,905 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 47,804 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 47,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,636 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops perished and split.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight free movement upper steering column bracket.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 45,636 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops perished and split.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight free movement upper steering column bracket.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 44,105 miles

Rear bump stops perished and split.

Slight movement upper steering column bracket.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,105 miles

Rear bump stops perished and split.

Slight movement upper steering column bracket.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,875 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops perished and split.

Drivers side front driveshaft inner boot completely split.

Drivers side front tyre has cut to outer side wall,no cords showing.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Top steering column bracket has slight movement.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 40,875 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Both rear suspension bump stops perished and split.

Drivers side front driveshaft inner boot completely split.

Drivers side front tyre has cut to outer side wall,no cords showing.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Top steering column bracket has slight movement.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 36,965 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 33,875 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,073 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 27,763 miles

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

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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S154 HGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S154 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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S154 HGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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