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S172 NSN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,325 mi
Last recorded147,325 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 NSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 147,325 miles

advise front number plate

Fail 14 Jan 2013 147,325 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

advise front number plate

Pass 6 Jan 2012 136,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 125,692 miles

advise free play in both steerin arms

Pass 13 Feb 2010 113,812 miles

corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrals

lift in both front top suspension mounting

play in steering rack

split and blow exhaust front pipe borderline

Pass 13 Feb 2009 104,222 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,577 miles

condition of rear number plate

corrosion opn rear brake pipes

n/s/f side light dull

Pass 19 Feb 2007 74,721 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 74,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2006 62,849 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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S172 NSN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S172 NSN, 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 S172 NSN registered?

S172 NSN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S172 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 NSN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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