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S162 UKE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,969 mi
Last recorded76,969 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 UKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,969 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 31 Jan 2015 76,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s wipper blade slightly split

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,967 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/rear door and wheel arch damaged

o/s/ wiper split ends

Fail 4 Feb 2014 66,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/rear door and wheel arch damaged

o/s/ wiper split ends

Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,409 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 55,575 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,241 miles

near side outer sill damage and corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2009 39,557 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,401 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 36,401 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,123 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,384 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 31,387 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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S162 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S162 UKE, 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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S162 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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