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S102 ABW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,198 mi
Last recorded154,198 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 ABW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 154,198 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 147,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 147,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 140,018 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 132,305 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 123,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 123,364 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 112,690 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 104,908 miles

batttery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

horn is not as loud as it should be but can still be heard - marginal pass

Fail 3 Jul 2012 104,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

batttery insecure

horn is not as loud as it should be but can still be heard - marginal pass

Pass 23 Jun 2011 95,228 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,209 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both sides rear shockabsorber covers loose and poor condition.

near side front brake disc distorted.

tone of horn becoming poor.

very slight signs of dampness at off side rear brake caliper.

Pass 7 May 2009 83,436 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 83,436 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 80,507 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 174,036 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 174,036 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

dent in nearside sill

rear bump stops split

Pass 8 May 2006 154,726 miles

battery insecure

both rear bump stop broken

Pass 18 May 2005 134,273 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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S102 ABW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S102 ABW, 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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S102 ABW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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