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S176 BHO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,847 mi
Last recorded114,847 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS176 BHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 114,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

both side front tyres worn inner edge on tread

Fail 13 Jan 2021 114,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both side front tyres worn inner edge on tread

Pass 11 Nov 2019 111,517 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mounts has slight play / lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 106,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both side front suspension top mounts has slight lift

Pass 23 Nov 2017 102,462 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 102,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle section (7.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust system rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 99,174 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 93,029 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 87,680 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 82,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 77,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 64,159 miles

Front discs worn

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 57,582 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,608 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,043 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,180 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 33,151 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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S176 BHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S176 BHO, 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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S176 BHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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