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S1 VWG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

104,260 mi
Last recorded104,260 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 VWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 104,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 103,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 101,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 101,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 100,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 99,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going in to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight separation from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scoring (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre silencer heavily corroded

Fail 11 May 2021 99,484 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going in to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake disc showing signs of being over heated

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight separation from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scoring (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre silencer heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S Main front to Rear pipe , at N/S/R Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 98,520 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 98,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,258 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,096 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 95,096 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,791 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 90,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,546 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 84,053 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,437 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 68,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 May 2010 68,900 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 62,980 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,578 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,798 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 50,798 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,369 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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S1 VWG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S1 VWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S1 VWG registered?

S1 VWG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S1 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 VWG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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