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S229 DNH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

177,357 mi
Last recorded177,357 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 DNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 177,357 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 166,696 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 166,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 157,323 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 148,426 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 148,426 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 129,983 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 107,024 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 107,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 88,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,801 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 86,663 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 85,440 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 84,243 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,992 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 80,147 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 77,309 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 77,309 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 74,509 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 71,804 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 71,745 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 68,363 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 65,075 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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S229 DNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 S229 DNH, 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

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What year was S229 DNH registered?

S229 DNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S229 DNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S229 DNH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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