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S178 LGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

84,119 mi
Last recorded84,119 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 LGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 84,119 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mount d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

lowering springs fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,420 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod end, BORDERLINE, REPLACE SOON (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Signs of driveshft rubbing on anti role bar when fully loaded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 82,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced PRS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod end, BORDERLINE, REPLACE SOON (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Signs of driveshft rubbing on anti role bar when fully loaded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both showing as white, replaced bulbs PRS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,295 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

security of front coil springs

Fail 13 Mar 2024 75,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion on rear brake pipes

security of front coil springs

Pass 17 Mar 2023 71,526 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,075 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 63,652 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 63,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 63,027 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,898 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 60,795 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 59,203 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,616 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 54,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2014 54,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread (not showing cords)

offside front tyre has age cracks on inner and outer edges (not showing cords)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 52,492 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread (not showing cords)

offside front tyre has age cracks on inner and outer edges (not showing cords)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 50,480 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 50,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 47,731 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,700 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 41,432 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,432 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,087 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,603 miles

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2006 30,461 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 30,461 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,543 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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S178 LGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 S178 LGN, 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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S178 LGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S178 LGN shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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