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S184 EWU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,411 mi
Last recorded131,411 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS184 EWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 131,411 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 131,411 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 119,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumpstops perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 104,825 miles

OIL LEAL @ GEARBOX DRIVESHAFT SEAL

SLIGHT LEAK EXHAUST

Fail 5 Aug 2017 104,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

SLIGHT LEAK EXHAUST

OIL LEAL @ GEARBOX DRIVESHAFT SEAL

Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,601 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Aug 2016 89,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,903 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 87,900 miles

Braking system leaking o/s/r caliper to flexy (3.6.A.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning lamp on (5.4.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,333 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 84,333 miles

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

slight leaks exhaust joints

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,879 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,425 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 76,425 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 72,746 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,997 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 69,995 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 66,428 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 62,458 miles

front number plate cracked

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,340 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 58,626 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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S184 EWU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S184 EWU, 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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What year was S184 EWU registered?

S184 EWU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S184 EWU safe to buy?

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