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S180 XDT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,290 mi
Last recorded123,290 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 XDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 123,290 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

aftermarket front brake hoses fitted no securing device fitted.

Pass 18 Jun 2024 110,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jun 2023 98,154 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml light does not illuminate. but pre july 2008

Fail 13 Jun 2023 98,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no eml light but pre july 2008

Pass 13 Jun 2022 83,311 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 68,016 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 59,672 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 59,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 55,421 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 53,500 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 30,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 30,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,290 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 48,290 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,248 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,183 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,397 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,273 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 15 Feb 2011 38,820 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,023 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 35,275 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,166 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,218 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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S180 XDT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S180 XDT, 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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What year was S180 XDT registered?

S180 XDT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S180 XDT safe to buy?

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