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S191 RND

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,881 mi
Last recorded132,881 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS191 RND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 132,881 miles

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

Nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 132,881 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underside inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired underside inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 118,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 108,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

o/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2013 108,374 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

o/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2012 103,843 miles

advise all four tyes waring near legal limit

Pass 20 May 2011 98,497 miles

nsf floor damaged

osr brake pads worn more than nsr

wiper blades worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 94,388 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 87,898 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 82,564 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 75,075 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2006 71,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 71,619 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 RND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S191 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.

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S191 RND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S191 RND shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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