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S157 OUG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Gold Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,771 mi
Last recorded145,771 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 OUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 145,771 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 128,990 miles

slight cut r/o/s sidewall not down to cords

Fail 20 Jan 2010 128,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight cut r/o/s sidewall not down to cords

Pass 1 Dec 2008 117,699 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 107,711 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 97,184 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 80,436 miles

Centre Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake warning light staying illuminated

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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S157 OUG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Gold with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S157 OUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S157 OUG registered?

S157 OUG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S157 OUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S157 OUG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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