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S141 OGW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,336 mi
Last recorded111,336 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 OGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 111,336 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 111,296 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 108,342 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 99,930 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 92,495 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 81,625 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 81,625 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S141 OGW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S141 OGW, 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 S141 OGW registered?

S141 OGW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S141 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S141 OGW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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