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S135 BCG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,006 mi
Last recorded178,006 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 BCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 178,006 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 171,692 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 171,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 163,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 154,077 miles

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

Nearside suspension turret has corrosion

Non standard suspension

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 153,718 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer wall

Nearside suspension turret has corrosion

Non standard suspension

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 145,038 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 145,029 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 138,246 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 138,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 115,128 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Dec 2008 105,650 miles

N/S/R seatbelt upper adjustable mounting locates only in lowest point of adjustment.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 99,023 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 92,398 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 92,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Jan 2006 83,765 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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S135 BCG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S135 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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S135 BCG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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