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S191 DNH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,861 mi
Last recorded152,861 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS191 DNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2017 152,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 144,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe loose in centre pipe and clamps corroded (7.1.2)

engine smokes slightly when revved

Fail 19 Feb 2016 143,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe loose in centre pipe and clamps corroded (7.1.2)

engine smokes slightly when revved

Pass 23 Feb 2015 138,553 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine coolant leak

Front brake pads getting low

O/s/rear brake binding slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 138,553 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine coolant leak

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/rear brake binding slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 129,813 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise n/s/f tyre nail 195/16/15 h

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 129,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise n/s/f tyre nail 195/16/15 h

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2012 122,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 122,101 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 112,932 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 104,811 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 104,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 95,974 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 95,974 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 90,587 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 84,216 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 73,921 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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S191 DNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S191 DNH, 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 S191 DNH registered?

S191 DNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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