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S125 CBW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,361 mi
Last recorded146,361 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 CBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 146,361 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 145,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 130,091 miles

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

both rear springs corroded

both rear tyres starting to crack

engine wet with oil

gear box wet with oil

n/s/f drop link bush worn

o/s/f brake flexi slight cracks

o/s/f drop link bush worn

slight play o/s/f steering rack

Fail 25 Jul 2017 130,091 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

engine wet with oil

gear box wet with oil

n/s/f drop link bush worn

o/s/f brake flexi slight cracks

o/s/f drop link bush worn

slight play o/s/f steering rack

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

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

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

both rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 120,475 miles

both front arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated

inspection light on dashboard

offside rear coil spring corroded

temporary repair to offside front mirror

Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 109,292 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 102,153 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 100,173 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking to the sidewall

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre has age related cracking to the sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2012 100,173 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking to the sidewall

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre has age related cracking to the sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2011 98,096 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 98,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 96,140 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 91,297 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 83,164 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,383 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 61,088 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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S125 CBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S125 CBW, 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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S125 CBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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