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S170 OFT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,381 mi
Last recorded100,381 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 OFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 100,381 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 100,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 87,612 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 76,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 67,003 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Wear noted in steering rack ends at both sides - Nearside worst (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank straps and filter corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 66,999 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Wear noted in steering rack ends at both sides - Nearside worst (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank straps and filter corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,128 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 64,933 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,932 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,872 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,621 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 56,068 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind at o/s rear brake

Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,763 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,311 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,882 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 48,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight bind at nearside front brake

Pass 12 Dec 2011 46,678 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 6 Dec 2010 44,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,652 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,299 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 37,018 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,184 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 31,312 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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S170 OFT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S170 OFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S170 OFT registered?

S170 OFT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S170 OFT safe to buy?

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