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S192 UOW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,266 mi
Last recorded52,266 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS192 UOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,266 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front disc are liped

front number plate is slightly cracked

n/s/f wiper slightly smeers and judders

n/s/r tyre is slightly perishing

o/s/f wiper judders and slightly smeers

o/s/r tyre is slightly perishing

rear disc slightly liped need to look at inner side

Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,668 miles

3k approx left on front brake pads

front number plate cracked

offside door mirror housing damage

ribbed vee belt cracking

small dent offside front wing

Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,959 miles

advise front registration plate damaged

advise slight wear to front wishbone bushes

Pass 8 Nov 2005 35,879 miles

front no.plate cracked

small chips in screen

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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S192 UOW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S192 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 S192 UOW registered?

S192 UOW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S192 UOW safe to buy?

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