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S198 FWY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

180,912 mi
Last recorded180,912 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 FWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 180,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill starting corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 170,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 161,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 151,315 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 151,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 142,470 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 138,416 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 137,225 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 136,624 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 135,825 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 134,753 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 133,805 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 132,974 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 132,443 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 131,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 129,564 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 129,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 128,725 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 128,402 miles

front wipers not parking correctly

slight crack in front number plate

Fail 6 Nov 2007 128,402 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers not parking correctly

slight crack in front number plate

Pass 22 Nov 2006 127,026 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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S198 FWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FWY, 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 S198 FWY registered?

S198 FWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S198 FWY safe to buy?

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