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S145 UPV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,615 mi
Last recorded115,615 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 UPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 115,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front flexible brake hose becoming slightly perished

offside front sill and jacking point are holed by corrosion. but outside a 30cm radius

offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Fail 21 Nov 2013 115,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front flexible brake hose becoming slightly perished

offside front sill and jacking point are holed by corrosion. but outside a 30cm radius

offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

oil leak around oil filter

Pass 30 Nov 2012 110,587 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

horn sounds harsh when operated

offside front jacking point holed by corrosion

oil leaks aparent around engine

Fail 29 Nov 2012 110,583 miles

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

horn sounds harsh when operated

offside front jacking point holed by corrosion

oil leaks aparent around engine

os/rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 24 Nov 2011 105,101 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn thin on the inside edge

offside rear tyre worn thin on the inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 105,101 miles

offside front tyre worn thin on the inside edge

offside rear tyre worn thin on the inside edge

Fail 29 Nov 2010 100,333 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn thin on the inside edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 100,333 miles

offside rear tyre worn thin on the inside edge

Pass 2 Dec 2009 94,078 miles

both the rear tyres are approaching the wear bars

nearside front tyre getting abit thin on the inside edge

Fail 30 Nov 2009 94,078 miles

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

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

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

both the rear tyres are approaching the wear bars

nearside front tyre getting abit thin on the inside edge

Pass 1 Dec 2008 87,341 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 80,655 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 80,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 73,210 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 73,205 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 65,852 miles

Advise crack within swerpt area of windscreen.

Advise front brake pads required soon.

Advise front top suspention mounts have play in them.

Advise off side front and rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder.

Advise rear suspension axle beam bush's becoming week.

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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S145 UPV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 S145 UPV, 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 S145 UPV registered?

S145 UPV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 1998.

Is S145 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S145 UPV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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