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S159 COU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,233 mi
Last recorded137,233 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 COU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 137,233 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 137,233 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 135,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 135,597 miles

Emissions not tested CAT BROKEN UP BADLY (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 132,074 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 130,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 126,265 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 121,347 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 116,485 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 111,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 104,483 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 104,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 97,046 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 97,046 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 87,929 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 78,804 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 69,181 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 63,295 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 63,295 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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S159 COU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S159 COU, 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 S159 COU registered?

S159 COU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S159 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S159 COU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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