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S146 COU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,720 mi
Last recorded146,720 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 COU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 146,720 miles

under tray limitations

Pass 5 Dec 2017 142,948 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 142,804 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 141,846 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 139,392 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 139,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 133,794 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 133,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 125,868 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 125,855 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 118,885 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 114,684 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 110,425 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 95,412 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 95,412 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 91,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 16 Jun 2006 91,458 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S146 COU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S146 COU, 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 S146 COU registered?

S146 COU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S146 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S146 COU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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