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S213 RFH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,303 mi
Last recorded164,303 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 RFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 164,303 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 162,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 159,761 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 159,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 156,485 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 156,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 153,097 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 153,093 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking number one injector leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 149,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 148,253 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 145,018 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 145,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 142,580 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 140,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 137,138 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 137,136 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 133,150 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 133,145 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 128,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 128,957 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 123,693 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 123,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 117,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front and nearside front tyres have cuts in sidewalls.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 112,161 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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S213 RFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S213 RFH, 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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S213 RFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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