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S142 AVL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,060 mi
Last recorded161,060 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 AVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 161,060 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 146,012 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 138,682 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 133,985 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 131,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 127,429 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 123,745 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 123,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 117,104 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 105,711 miles

CARBON CANESTER PIPE SPLIT AND SMELLS SLIGHTLY FUELY

NEAR SIDE FRONT OUTER CV GAITOR HAS SLIGHT PIN HOLE AND SLIGHTLY DAMP IN GREASE

OFF SIDE FRONT WISH BONE REAR BUSH SPLIT

Pass 24 Feb 2006 91,856 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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S142 AVL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S142 AVL, 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 S142 AVL registered?

S142 AVL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S142 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S142 AVL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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