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S178 VMY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,561 mi
Last recorded134,561 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 VMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 134,561 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 125,386 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 125,386 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 119,459 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 119,459 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 113,157 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 113,157 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 109,212 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 109,212 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 99,966 miles

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

n/r rear door unable to open

Fail 23 Jun 2010 99,966 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/r rear door unable to open

Pass 6 Feb 2009 99,007 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 97,889 miles

all four tyres are starting to perish through treads

middle exhaust bracket slightly loose

Pass 25 Aug 2006 94,833 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 VMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S178 VMY, 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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S178 VMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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