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S248 LCF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,995 mi
Last recorded157,995 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 LCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 157,995 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both inner steering arm joints worn

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Fail 6 Jun 2016 157,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both link arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both inner steering arm joints worn

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 28 May 2015 146,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 128,958 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 15 Aug 2013 123,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 123,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 111,779 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 111,779 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 99,960 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 85,124 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 85,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,757 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 65,986 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front ball joint boots split but no play

Fail 6 Aug 2008 65,986 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front ball joint boots split but no play

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,083 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 53,899 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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S248 LCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S248 LCF, 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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S248 LCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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