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S171 EWU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,041 mi
Last recorded136,041 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 EWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 136,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Wheel bearing slightly noisy and (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 134,001 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front both sides handbrake just met requirement

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 129,853 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 129,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 129,867 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn steering parts and components ( inner ) (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted nearside and offside - both - slight (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside - both - weak - ( door hinge side ) (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak heavy ( oil light on ) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2016 129,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working reverse (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. no lock o/s/r (parking brake no lock n/s/f service brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

oil light on oil ok

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bonnent (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 129,230 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 117,400 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 107,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 100,110 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 100,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 97,580 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 96,689 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 90,374 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 83,282 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 86,343 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 83,282 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 78,697 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 78,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S171 EWU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S171 EWU, 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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S171 EWU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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