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S190 DOX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,069 mi
Last recorded145,069 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 DOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 145,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 145,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 136,547 miles

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

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

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

coolant radiator severely coroded and leaking at idle

Pass 2 Oct 2009 136,547 miles

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

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

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

coolant radiator is severely corroded and leaking under pressure when temperature rises at idle.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 122,188 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 122,028 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 111,193 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 111,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 100,842 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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S190 DOX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S190 DOX, 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 S190 DOX registered?

S190 DOX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S190 DOX safe to buy?

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