CarVerify

Free Car Check

S211 DBF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,073 mi
Last recorded123,073 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 DBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 123,073 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 123,073 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 122,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airag light on

nearside rear light dim

number plate lights dim

radiator leaking

rear axle bushes split

rear seatbelts slow to retract

rear washer not working

Pass 14 Dec 2011 121,435 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON

CLUTCH BITTING POINT VERY HIGH

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM , REAR RUBBER BUSH SPLIT/DETERIORATED

REAR SUSPENSION, AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

REAR WASHER/WIPER NOT WORKING

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR

Fail 14 Dec 2011 121,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON

CLUTCH BITTING POINT VERY HIGH

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM , REAR RUBBER BUSH SPLIT/DETERIORATED

REAR SUSPENSION, AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

REAR WASHER/WIPER NOT WORKING

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR

Pass 24 Dec 2010 115,792 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear washer not working

rear wiper not working

Fail 22 Dec 2010 115,792 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

off side rear brake disc heavily corroded and lipped

rear washer not working

rear wiper not working

Pass 8 Dec 2009 109,594 miles

Airbag warning light,permantely illuminated on instrument panel

Chip in N/S/F Headlight, not affecting beam image/pattern

Corrosion & lip on edges of rear brake discs , also rear brakes slightly binding

Front wiperblades worn

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres, Tread depths low on inner edges

N/S/R sidelight dim

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 103,843 miles

Airbag light on

Front wiperblades worn

O/S/R brake partially binding

Fail 12 Dec 2008 103,843 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Airbag light on

Front wiperblades worn

O/S/R brake partially binding

Pass 20 Dec 2007 93,872 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake starting to bind

stone chip at nearside front head light

Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 75,623 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 75,623 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

front wipers split but clearing screen

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S211 DBF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S211 DBF, 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

How do I check the history of S211 DBF?

You can check the full history of S211 DBF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S211 DBF registered?

S211 DBF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S211 DBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 DBF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S211 DBF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S211 DBF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.