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S158 NSA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,559 mi
Last recorded77,559 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 NSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2009 77,559 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,632 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 75,631 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,041 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight rough-ness n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2008 71,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight rough-ness n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Apr 2007 64,124 miles

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

hand brake requires attention

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

service due indicator on

Fail 6 Apr 2007 64,124 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

service due indicator on

Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,704 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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S158 NSA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S158 NSA, 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 S158 NSA registered?

S158 NSA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S158 NSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S158 NSA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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