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S210 CGH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,689 mi
Last recorded130,689 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 CGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 130,689 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 128,461 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 128,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 124,601 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 120,521 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 120,521 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,072 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 111,776 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 111,775 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2011 107,649 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 102,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 95,409 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 90,599 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damage

offside front wiper blade slightly split side ends

Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,545 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 81,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 1 Sep 2006 72,964 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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S210 CGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S210 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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What year was S210 CGH registered?

S210 CGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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