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S108 ABW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,153 mi
Last recorded127,153 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 ABW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 127,153 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 127,153 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

off side front tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2008 125,078 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 123,279 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 123,279 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 116,708 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2005 108,385 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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S108 ABW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S108 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S108 ABW?

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What year was S108 ABW registered?

S108 ABW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S108 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S108 ABW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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