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S169 VAX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

281,579 mi
Last recorded281,579 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 VAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 281,579 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 276,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 270,849 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 267,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 261,632 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 255,812 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 255,811 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 255,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected steering arm (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 246,375 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 238,391 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 238,391 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 230,447 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 230,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 223,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 223,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 215,686 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 205,221 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 193,846 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 181,465 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 167,499 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 158,377 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 143,687 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 126,654 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 107,993 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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S169 VAX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S169 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.

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What year was S169 VAX registered?

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

Is S169 VAX safe to buy?

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