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S156 AWV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,544 mi
Last recorded85,544 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 AWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 85,544 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wishbone bushes starting to split (no excessive movement)

clutch biting point high

oil stain on back of gearbox

slight play in both front top suspension rubber mounts

small cut in n/s/r outer tyre wall

Fail 15 Mar 2012 83,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wishbone bushes starting to split (no excessive movement)

clutch biting point high

front wiper blades split (clear screen)

oil level on minimum

oil stain on back of gearbox

rear axle bushes perished

slight play in both front top suspension rubber mounts

small cut in n/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,830 miles

Anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Chips in windscreen

Front spoiler and undertray missing

Small cut in nearside rear tyre outerwall

front registration plate cracked

wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Fail 17 Mar 2011 77,830 miles

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

All brake discs lipped

Anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Chips in windscreen

Front spoiler and undertray missing

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Small cut in nearside rear tyre outerwall

front registration plate cracked

wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Fail 30 Mar 2010 71,011 miles

Front brake pads aprox 6000mls

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti roll bar bushes worn

front registration plate cracked[secure and not likely to be missread]

nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes deteriorated and seperating

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perished

rear brake pads aprox 4-5000mls

rear exhaust box bracket partially broken[still supporting exhaust system]

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,011 miles

Front brake pads aprox 6000mls

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti roll bar bushes worn

front registration plate cracked[secure and not likely to be missread]

nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes deteriorated and seperating

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perished

rear brake pads aprox 4-5000mls

rear exhaust box bracket partially broken[still supporting exhaust system]

Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,813 miles

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

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

both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 64,813 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,887 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 58,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both anti-roll bar bushes wearing

Both front inner wishbone bushes starting to perish

Both trailing arms on rear axle corroding

Centre exhaust mount broken

Front numberplate cracked

Nearside driveshaft corroding

Nearside front tyre worn to just over 3mm

Offside fuel tank strap corroding

Offside rear tyre worn to just over 2mm,perishing on tread,inner and outer shoulders and on outer tyre wall. Tyre also starting to wear out of shape.

Play in btoh front top shocker mounts

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded and may soon fail

Slight trace of gearbox oil leak

Stonechip in nearside section of windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,145 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth around inner edge!

Pass 6 Apr 2006 46,722 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wishbone rear bushes perrished

Fail 6 Apr 2006 46,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wishbone rear bushes perrished

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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S156 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S156 AWV, 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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S156 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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