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S156 VAX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,119 mi
Last recorded109,119 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 VAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 109,119 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre punctured.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 109,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise nearside rear tyre punctured.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 106,345 miles

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

airbag light on

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

power steering pipes along nearside damp

Pass 2 Oct 2009 102,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 95,667 miles

nearside rear brake pad almost on MOT limit (worn very thin)

offside rear brake binding on

Pass 25 Sep 2007 87,024 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 76,186 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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S156 VAX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S156 VAX, 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 S156 VAX registered?

S156 VAX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S156 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S156 VAX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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