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S190 LGW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,992 mi
Last recorded179,992 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 LGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 179,992 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 171,209 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 169,039 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 166,164 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2019 161,591 miles

all discs and pads low

all suspension bushes slightly perish

exhaust leaking

oil leak

service and parking brake slightly low

slightly smoking

under body slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2018 159,701 miles

cover fitted

sills slightly corroded

slight oil leak

upper suspension has slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2017 156,336 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 149,829 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 141,562 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 134,636 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 126,700 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 118,707 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut which is smaller 25mm or 10% of tyre section width

Fail 28 Jun 2011 109,859 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 109,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 100,127 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres ply has got cracks

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2010 100,127 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres ply has got cracks

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

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 97,812 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 89,033 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 80,886 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 71,412 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 71,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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S190 LGW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S190 LGW, 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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S190 LGW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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