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S198 CGH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,234 mi
Last recorded68,234 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 CGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 68,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front window not working

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 67,332 miles

Nearside Front window not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80/14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 67,332 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber partly missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached insecure & hanging low (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front window not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80/14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery flat

Pass 14 Jul 2021 67,059 miles

Nearside Front window not working

dip stick tube worn

Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,054 miles

dip stick tube worn

Fail 13 Jul 2020 66,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80/14 bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

dip stick tube worn

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 62,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 59,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excess reserve travel but brake efficiency requirements met (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges 175/80/14

Fail 18 Jul 2017 57,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges 175/80/14

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,687 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,392 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front tyres starting to wear low on tread (close to tread wear indicators) 175/80/14

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 9 Jul 2014 50,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,922 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 47,922 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,955 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,516 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,250 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,522 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,120 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 28,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,684 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 25,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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S198 CGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S198 CGH, 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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S198 CGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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