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S167 VMY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,990 mi
Last recorded121,990 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 VMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 121,990 miles

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

front brakes appear to show fault with abs system(noise from abs unit) but on road test tested ok

Fail 5 Mar 2016 121,765 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

front brakes appear to show fault with abs system(noise from abs unit) but on road test tested ok

Pass 7 Feb 2015 110,214 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust centre bracket broken away from pipe

Pass 30 May 2013 96,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 82,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket insecure

centre rear seat belt wont pull out

Pass 9 Sep 2010 74,305 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,250 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,196 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,705 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 38,747 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 VMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

S167 VMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S167 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S167 VMY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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