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S157 SLH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,339 mi
Last recorded42,339 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 SLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 39,379 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,379 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,233 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 37,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,824 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 34,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

offside rear door does not open from the inside.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,645 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 32,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,522 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,303 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 30,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 23,819 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 19,723 miles

NAIL IN NERARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

NERASIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS STARTING TO SPLIT ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

Fail 7 Oct 2005 19,723 miles

NAIL IN NERARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

NERASIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS STARTING TO SPLIT ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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 SLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S157 SLH, 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 S157 SLH registered?

S157 SLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S157 SLH safe to buy?

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