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S182 UOW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,583 mi
Last recorded192,583 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS182 UOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 192,583 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 183,843 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 183,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 175,277 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 175,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 169,165 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 161,282 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 161,282 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 154,420 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2009 143,840 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 135,882 miles

Both front brake disc lipped

Both rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Slight leak from front exhaust

Fail 29 May 2008 135,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 122,588 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 122,588 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 108,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S182 UOW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S182 UOW, 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 S182 UOW registered?

S182 UOW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 August 1998.

Is S182 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S182 UOW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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