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S170 VAX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,583 mi
Last recorded168,583 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 VAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 168,583 miles

air bag light on

front no plate marked

Fail 30 May 2013 168,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

air bag light on

front no plate marked

Fail 11 May 2012 166,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 166,371 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 165,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010
Fail 2 Oct 2009 143,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 143,746 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 131,101 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 120,428 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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S170 VAX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S170 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 S170 VAX registered?

S170 VAX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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