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S180 BVV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,260 mi
Last recorded110,260 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 BVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 110,260 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 110,219 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 99,872 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 99,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 90,202 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 90,202 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 82,054 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 82,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 69,473 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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S180 BVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S180 BVV, 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 S180 BVV registered?

S180 BVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S180 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S180 BVV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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