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S193 RCV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,597 mi
Last recorded53,597 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 RCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 53,597 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 53,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 53,026 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 53,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 52,260 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,590 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 50,195 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 49,051 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 47,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 46,920 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

parking brake effort just within limits

Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,065 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,794 miles

Nearside nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

unable to open boot

Fail 13 Oct 2015 44,742 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

unable to open boot

Pass 4 Nov 2014 43,147 miles

both front and offside rear tyres badly deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2014 43,147 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front and offside rear tyres badly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2013 41,515 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,647 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,343 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,098 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,352 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,679 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,201 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,859 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 RCV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RCV, 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 S193 RCV registered?

S193 RCV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S193 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S193 RCV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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