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S189 RND

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,653 mi
Last recorded164,653 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 RND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 164,653 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 150,787 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 144,095 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 144,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

anti roll bar knocking against subframe on both nearside and offside

Pass 24 Aug 2011 130,668 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 115,595 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2009 101,602 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 94,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 86,822 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 79,384 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 79,384 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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S189 RND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S189 RND, 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 S189 RND registered?

S189 RND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S189 RND safe to buy?

The MOT history for S189 RND shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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