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S250 MFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

90,335 mi
Last recorded90,335 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 MFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 90,335 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND IS 17 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND IS 17 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone "A" and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 90,335 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND IS 17 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND IS 17 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone "A" and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,802 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 89,802 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 88,208 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 88,208 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 85,338 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 85,335 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 81,543 miles

radiator seeping / stained

Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 76,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (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)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

radiator stained and seeping

Fail 3 Dec 2015 70,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

radiator stained and seeping

Pass 3 Dec 2014 66,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

baffles rattling in rear exhaust silencer

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear brake sticking slightly

temporary fuel cap fitted - seal deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2013 64,204 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

radiator stained / seeping

temporary fuel cap fitted - seal deteriorating

Fail 27 Nov 2013 64,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

radiator stained / seeping

temporary fuel cap fitted - seal deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2012 60,840 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 23 Nov 2012 60,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,731 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

coolant leaks from housing on nearside of engine and radiator

nearside inner c v boot deteriorated

starter motor worn

Fail 16 Dec 2010 54,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2010 54,583 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2009 50,423 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

gearbox seeping oil and noisy

rear brakes sticking slightly [need stripping and cleaning]

Pass 10 Dec 2009 50,423 miles

gearbox seeping oil and noisy

rear brakes sticking slightly [need stripping and cleaning]

Pass 15 Dec 2008 45,996 miles

engine idling rough

gearbox [diff seals seeping]

moisture in nearside tail light lense

nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorating

rear brake pads sticking in carriers

Fail 15 Dec 2008 45,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine idling rough

gearbox [diff seals seeping]

moisture in nearside tail light lense

nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorating

offside rear tyre perished on edges

rear brake pads sticking in carriers

Fail 14 Dec 2007 40,955 miles

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear tyres starting to perish on outer edges

Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,955 miles

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear tyres starting to perish on outer edges

Fail 30 Nov 2006 35,961 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres have minor cuts in tread

nearside front tyre starting to show wear on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,961 miles

front tyres have minor cuts in tread

nearside front tyre starting to show wear on outer edge

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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S250 MFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 S250 MFC, 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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S250 MFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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