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S102 OGW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,403 mi
Last recorded84,403 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 OGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,403 miles

bonnet pull lever loose

braking faces deminishing front brake discs

braking faces deminishing rear brake discs

Fail 1 Oct 2010 84,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet pull lever loose

braking faces deminishing front brake discs

braking faces deminishing rear brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2009 82,812 miles

bonnet release lever worn

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

gearbox oil leak

offside front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

service indicator on dash

Pass 8 Sep 2008 81,832 miles

nearside rear disc starting to deteriorate

slight deterioration in offside front lower arm inner bush

Pass 24 Jul 2007 76,837 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 76,837 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 76,836 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2006 64,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 53,585 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)

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

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 OGW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S102 OGW?

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What year was S102 OGW registered?

S102 OGW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S102 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S102 OGW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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