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S168 VAX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,709 mi
Last recorded130,709 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 VAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 130,709 miles

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

o/s wiper

Fail 4 Jul 2011 130,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

air freshner

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre inner edge signs of rubbing

o/s wiper

Pass 18 Jun 2010 125,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to nearside rear

Pass 20 Jun 2009 110,680 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 101,181 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 101,086 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 94,376 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 82,783 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 82,532 miles

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

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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S168 VAX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S168 VAX, 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 S168 VAX registered?

S168 VAX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S168 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S168 VAX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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