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S216 LLN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

146,730 mi
Last recorded146,730 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 LLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 146,730 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 146,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 144,595 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2024 144,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2023 141,768 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 139,024 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside wiper blade judders in operation

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2021 134,883 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight bind nearside rear brake

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2021 134,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI-HOSE NEAR FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight bind nearside rear brake

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2020 130,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - Line next to trailing arm mounting point (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 130,934 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in half (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - Line next to trailing arm mounting point (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 126,299 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

play in both front top mounts

Fail 12 Sep 2019 126,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

play in both front top mounts

Pass 18 Sep 2018 118,661 miles

Nearside rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Offside front flexible brake hose deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 110,683 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal pipes at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 110,683 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal pipes at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket but secure (7.1.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 105,694 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,465 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken - system secure

nail nearside rear tyre

offside handbrake effort low

rear brake discs corroded

slight bind both rear wheels

slight lift both top suspension mountings

Fail 30 Sep 2014 90,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,630 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 83,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,209 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 78,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,593 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,943 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Oct 2009 60,165 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,165 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,375 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 53,368 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,868 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,344 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 32,954 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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S216 LLN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 S216 LLN, 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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S216 LLN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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