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S188 RLB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,594 mi
Last recorded72,594 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 RLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,594 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,229 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,062 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,924 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 67,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,561 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 66,561 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 64,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,959 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 62,518 miles

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

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 Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,189 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 58,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,261 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,153 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 58,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 56,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,190 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 54,478 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,659 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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S188 RLB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S188 RLB, 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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S188 RLB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S188 RLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 RLB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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