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S110 VAW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,482 mi
Last recorded162,482 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS110 VAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 162,482 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 159,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 159,584 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 153,570 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 145,798 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 145,798 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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S110 VAW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S110 VAW, 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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What year was S110 VAW registered?

S110 VAW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S110 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S110 VAW shows 6 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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