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S159 RWA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,746 mi
Last recorded131,746 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 RWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 131,746 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 127,317 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 127,316 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2008 122,702 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

offside no plate light not working

Pass 15 Nov 2007 117,729 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 117,729 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 114,183 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 RWA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,600cc 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 S159 RWA, 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 RWA registered?

S159 RWA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S159 RWA safe to buy?

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