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S211 DPN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,688 mi
Last recorded160,688 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 DPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 160,688 miles

Aftermarket coil sprngs fitted allround

Bonnet pull lever broken

Both front wheels catch wheel arch on lock to lock

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

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

Nsr shock absorber damper perished

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both osf and nsf inner sills crushed (possibly due to incorrect jacking)

centre engine mount bolt head sheered off (due to being lowered) still secure/tight

horn output is poor

osf driveshaft has witness/score mark due to antiroll link catching

osr brake disc back plate corroded

sticker on front wndscreen encroaching into zone a but not more than 10mm

Fail 22 Jan 2014 160,688 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Aftermarket coil sprngs fitted allround

Bonnet pull lever broken

Both front wheels catch wheel arch on lock to lock

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nsr shock absorber damper perished

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Score mark on nsf tyre outer edge due to catching wheel arch

both osf and nsf inner sills crushed (possibly due to incorrect jacking)

centre engine mount bolt head sheered off (due to being lowered) still secure/tight

centre exhaust heat shield bolts broken(loose)

horn output is poor

osf driveshaft has witness/score mark due to antiroll link catching

osr brake disc back plate corroded

sticker on front wndscreen encroaching into zone a but not more than 10mm

Pass 23 Feb 2013 151,056 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 22 Feb 2012 142,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 142,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 131,165 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 123,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 119,189 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 115,100 miles

play in nearside front tie rod inner ball joint

Pass 13 Nov 2006 101,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 88,661 miles

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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S211 DPN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S211 DPN, 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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S211 DPN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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