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S127 BCG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

168,689 mi
Last recorded168,689 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 BCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 168,689 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 168,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 159,620 miles

Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside steering inner rack joint has slight play would not meet service standards

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc,s slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 159,620 miles

Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside steering inner rack joint has slight play would not meet service standards

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc,s slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 150,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion in rear brake disc,s

Slight corrosion on front road springs

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 8 Jul 2011 142,129 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s rear disc corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2011 142,129 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s rear disc corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2010 134,053 miles

N/S headlight beam pattern weak, may need repair or replacement,

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 134,053 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S headlight beam pattern weak, may need repair or replacement,

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 126,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 126,043 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 116,794 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 116,794 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 106,844 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 106,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 97,798 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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S127 BCG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S127 BCG, 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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S127 BCG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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