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S101 BVT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,069 mi
Last recorded175,069 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 BVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 175,069 miles

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

Offside Front side lights dim

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 175,054 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front side lights dim

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 162,646 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 162,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 152,494 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 152,494 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 140,940 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 140,940 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s rear axle bushes weak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 124,506 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 113,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 102,688 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 102,682 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 93,641 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 85,925 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 85,925 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 27 Oct 2006 74,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre was deflated and shows signs that it has been run flat.Also has slight cut on inner side wall

Pass 27 Oct 2006 74,774 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

offside front tyre was deflated and shows signs that it has been run flat.Also has slight cut on inner side wall

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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S101 BVT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S101 BVT, 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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S101 BVT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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