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S178 NSB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,441 mi
Last recorded108,441 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 NSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 108,441 miles

both front flexi hoses slightly perishing

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 108,441 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front flexi hoses slightly perishing

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 17 Jul 2013 99,358 miles

minor leak from offside front strut

Pass 2 Jun 2012 90,500 miles

minor leak from offside front strut

nearside rear tyre 11 yrs old

Fail 2 Jun 2012 90,500 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

minor leak from offside front strut

nearside rear tyre 11 yrs old

Pass 25 May 2011 82,898 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 82,898 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 78,286 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)

Pass 21 May 2009 69,297 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 65,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 64,488 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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S178 NSB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S178 NSB, 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 S178 NSB registered?

S178 NSB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S178 NSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S178 NSB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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