MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes perishing.
Rear axle beam bushes de-bonding and perishing. Advise replacement
Slight play in front anti roll bar vertical links.
Slight to moderate play in offside front and nearside front supension strut top mountings.
Both front lower arm rear rubber bushes is perished
N/S reverse light not working
Slight damaged on O/S windscreen
Slight play on Both front top suspension mountings
Slight play on O/S/F track rod ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front lower arm rear rubber bushes is perished
N/S reverse light not working
N/S/R tyre just below 2mm
Slight damaged on O/S windscreen
Slight play on Both front top suspension mountings
Slight play on O/S/F track rod ball joint
Both front suspension arm rear bushes perished slightly.
Front brake pads starting to wear low.
Play in o/s track rod ball joint.
Stonechip to windscreen.
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Both rear axle bushes slightly perished.
Slight play in O/S track rod ball joint.
Slight play in front antiroll bar bushes.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S173 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 S173 AWV, 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 S173 AWV registered?
S173 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 December 1998.
Is S173 AWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S173 AWV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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