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S183 BVV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,533 mi
Last recorded145,533 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 BVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 145,533 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 145,533 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 143,178 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 124,862 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2013 124,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 117,186 miles

ADVISE o/s rear tyre has cracking to sidewall NO cord showing

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 117,186 miles

ADVISE o/s rear tyre has cracking to sidewall NO cord showing

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 112,214 miles

both rear brake discs heavily pitted and corroded on egdes

damage to front number plate

o/s headlight slightly loose on mounting

Pass 18 Dec 2009 108,123 miles

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

rear inner and offside outer brake pad worn

Fail 17 Dec 2009 108,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear inner and offside outer brake pad worn

Pass 12 Nov 2008 100,975 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 100,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre is getting low

Pass 23 Oct 2007 93,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 81,724 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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S183 BVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel 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 S183 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.

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S183 BVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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