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S159 EAE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,178 mi
Last recorded90,178 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 EAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 90,178 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 77,277 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,752 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 69,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,796 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,853 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,690 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre persished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,466 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,190 miles

Oil leak

minor coolant leak from front casing.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,755 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 23,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

osr door does not open from inside

Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,753 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,386 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 18,971 miles

rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 26 Jul 2010 18,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres cracked/perished

no reverse lights

Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,073 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished but unable to see cords at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,998 miles

O/S/F,O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED OK FOR MOT.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 15,594 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,297 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 EAE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EAE, 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 S159 EAE registered?

S159 EAE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S159 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S159 EAE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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