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S167 AOO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,231 mi
Last recorded161,231 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 AOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 161,231 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 161,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 151,750 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 151,485 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 142,711 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 138,160 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 138,160 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 133,242 miles

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

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2012 133,242 miles

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2011 127,553 miles

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2010 121,761 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 115,528 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 109,631 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 104,319 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 96,007 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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S167 AOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S167 AOO, 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 S167 AOO registered?

S167 AOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S167 AOO safe to buy?

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