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S208 GGD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,551 mi
Last recorded143,551 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 GGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 143,551 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 134,063 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 131,051 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 127,185 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 122,798 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 122,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 117,400 miles

all exhaust rusty

aux belt cracked

engine seems noisey

exhaust heat sheild loose

front and rear discs and pads poor

front shockers damp

most brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre on 4mm

slight engine oil leak

slight front and rear brake judder

Fail 1 Jun 2010 117,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all exhaust rusty

aux belt cracked

engine seems noisey

exhaust heat sheild loose

front and rear discs and pads poor

front shockers damp

most brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre on 4mm

slight engine oil leak

slight front and rear brake judder

Pass 29 May 2009 114,025 miles

auxillery belt slightly cracked

front number plate cracked

most brake pipes are plastic coated unable to fully cheak

nsf and both rear brake disc faces poor

nsf shocker slightly damp

nsr tyre wearing uneven

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on edges nearing legal limit

slight judder to nsf brake

small chips in windscreen

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 27 May 2008 106,129 miles

exhaust rusty

front number plate cracked

rear discs poor

slight play in o/s steering rack

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 May 2008 106,129 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rusty

front number plate cracked

rear discs poor

slight play in o/s steering rack

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 100,411 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 100,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 90,929 miles

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

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

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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S208 GGD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S208 GGD, 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 S208 GGD registered?

S208 GGD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S208 GGD safe to buy?

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