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S186 UOW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,678 mi
Last recorded70,678 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 UOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,678 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

dent in o/s/f wheel arch,various scratches over car

Pass 28 Jul 2008 66,536 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

engine oil leak

front bumper damage

slight judder from front wiper blades

Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,340 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 23 Jul 2007 62,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bumper damage

plastic brake servo pipes starting to split

slight front wiper judder

Fail 24 Jul 2006 57,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

various damage to bodywork

Pass 24 Jul 2006 57,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

various damage to bodywork

Pass 2 Aug 2005 52,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front indicators fading

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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S186 UOW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S186 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 S186 UOW registered?

S186 UOW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 1998.

Is S186 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 UOW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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