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S195 AWV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,359 mi
Last recorded133,359 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 AWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 133,359 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2016 133,351 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front bumper damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2015 124,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on outside edges

offside rear tyre = nail in tread

Fail 10 Apr 2015 124,064 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

offside rear tyre = nail in tread

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 117,234 miles

n/s/f washer jet needs adjusting

spare tyre tread wearing low

strong advice both rear tyres wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

tyre wear starting on both fronts inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 107,118 miles

air bag light staying on

battery loose in tray

rust started on n/s/f wheel arch

strong advice n/s/r outer pad on limit of 1,5mm

wear starting in n/s/f back wishbone bush

Pass 8 Feb 2012 99,134 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,399 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 87,220 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front tyre pressures low

Pass 17 Oct 2008 81,173 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,678 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,837 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 59,145 miles

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

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

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

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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S195 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S195 AWV, 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 S195 AWV registered?

S195 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S195 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S195 AWV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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