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S175 DOX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

172,883 mi
Last recorded172,883 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 DOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2013 172,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 172,883 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 165,313 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 165,313 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 156,861 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 156,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2010 150,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 150,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 143,030 miles

Coolant leak

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

long travel to parking brake lever

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2009 143,030 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant leak

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

long travel to parking brake lever

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2008 134,391 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 122,208 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 122,205 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 112,009 miles

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

o/s rear handbrake lever not returning fully on caliper.

Fail 20 Jan 2007 112,009 miles

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

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

o/s rear handbrake lever not returning fully on caliper.

Pass 16 Dec 2005 96,842 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 96,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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S175 DOX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S175 DOX, 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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S175 DOX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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