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S199 DNH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,440 mi
Last recorded102,440 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 DNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 102,440 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,966 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2016 94,830 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper banjo bolt (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 87,606 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2013 84,163 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 83,995 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 74,725 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Nov 2012 74,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 19 Nov 2012 74,716 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake fluid level low.

Coolant leak.

Coolant reservoir cap loose/faulty.

Engine noise.

N/S Inner CV gaiter deteriorated.

N/S/R Tyre perished and split.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 64,410 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,410 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,373 miles

Both front shock damp

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,483 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,612 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 56,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,544 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 53,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 50,395 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 46,906 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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S199 DNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S199 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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What year was S199 DNH registered?

S199 DNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S199 DNH safe to buy?

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