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S109 OUG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,367 mi
Last recorded169,367 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 OUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 169,367 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 169,363 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 162,550 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 162,497 miles

Centre Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 155,504 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 149,641 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 144,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 144,356 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 140,184 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 135,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 129,669 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 122,353 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 116,915 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 116,915 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 112,875 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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S109 OUG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S109 OUG, 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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S109 OUG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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