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S158 CGH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,090 mi
Last recorded89,090 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 CGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,090 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush has slight play

Offside Rear trailing arm bush has slight play

Fail 18 Sep 2020 89,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear trailing arm bush has slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,398 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 88,398 miles

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

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

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

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,488 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 86,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 85,788 miles

Front brake pads very low

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 85,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads very low

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 84,653 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 83,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 83,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,324 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,324 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 76,964 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,504 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,053 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,801 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,575 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,577 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,356 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 49,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,579 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 40,966 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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S158 CGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 S158 CGH, 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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S158 CGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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