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S186 WOL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

108,316 mi
Last recorded108,316 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 WOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 108,316 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 99,521 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 99,513 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 98,904 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 98,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 98,071 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 98,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both x 2 (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 97,721 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,813 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 96,813 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,299 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,348 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,152 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 90,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175x14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 87,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,736 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 79,777 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 76,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 71,347 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 71,347 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 66,686 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,829 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 62,829 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 59,119 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 53,408 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 52,394 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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S186 WOL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S186 WOL, 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 S186 WOL registered?

S186 WOL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S186 WOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 WOL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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