MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,119 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise nearside rear tyre punctured.
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.
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
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear brake pad almost on MOT limit (worn very thin)
offside rear brake binding on
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)
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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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