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S193 DNH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,114 mi
Last recorded88,114 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 DNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 88,114 miles

Auxillary drive belt is worn & perrished

Off side front lower suspension arm bush has slight wear

Fail 30 Dec 2017 87,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Auxillary drive belt is worn & perrished

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

Off side front lower suspension arm bush has slight wear

Pass 24 Dec 2016 81,577 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 124,392 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 66,698 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 66,698 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 58,815 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket fractured

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak around gearbox

Fail 20 Dec 2013 58,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting bracket fractured

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,323 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,754 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise centre exhaust mounting loose

advise front bumper damage noticed

Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,410 miles

The front wiper blades are smeering windscreen slightly.

The nearside front inner CV boot has a small hole in it.

The offside corner of the front bumper is badly scuffed and is sticking out slightly.

The offside front inner CV boot has a small hole in it.

The rear registration plate is defaced due to general ageing.

The ribbed belt is perishing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 48,410 miles

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

The front wiper blades are smeering windscreen slightly.

The nearside front inner CV boot has a small hole in it.

The offside corner of the front bumper is badly scuffed and is sticking out slightly.

The offside front inner CV boot has a small hole in it.

The rear registration plate is defaced due to general ageing.

The ribbed belt is perishing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,128 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,992 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 36,992 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise heavy cracking to rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 32,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,832 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 26,716 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 22,536 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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S193 DNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S193 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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S193 DNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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