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S251 MGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,385 mi
Last recorded131,385 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 MGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 131,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle locating bush badly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle bush very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nsf screen cracked advise (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 120,525 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 120,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 107,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2017 107,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 90,871 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre has nail in inner edge of tread - non repairable

Fail 13 May 2016 90,765 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre has nail in inner edge of tread - non repairable

Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,230 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Apr 2015 71,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 May 2014 52,757 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,290 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2013 45,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,754 miles

front number plate cracked

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

power steering hose damp by rack

Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,950 miles

front number plate cracked

power steering hose damp (near rack)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,224 miles

front number plate cracked

front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes perished

power steering hoses damp

wiper rubbers slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,672 miles

front number plate cracked

front brakes slightly out of balance (18%)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 37,672 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

front brakes slightly out of balance (18%)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,884 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/r brake disc slightly cxorroded

Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,788 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 27,612 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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S251 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S251 MGN, 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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What year was S251 MGN registered?

S251 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S251 MGN safe to buy?

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