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S169 RPV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,909 mi
Last recorded104,909 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 RPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2010 104,909 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 104,909 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,791 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 87,105 miles

front no. plate cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2008 87,105 miles

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

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

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

front no. plate cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2007 82,694 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no. plate cracked

Pass 13 May 2006 77,427 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 77,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S169 RPV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S169 RPV, 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 S169 RPV registered?

S169 RPV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S169 RPV safe to buy?

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