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S201 ACG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,899 mi
Last recorded134,899 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 ACG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 134,899 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 134,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL END (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 207,819 miles

both rear axle beam bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 21 Aug 2015 196,769 miles

suspension radicaly lowered all round

Fail 11 Aug 2015 196,755 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspension radicaly lowered all round

Pass 14 Aug 2014 188,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2013 174,955 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside rear axle mounting bushes are worn but not allowing excessive movement.

Nearside and offside sills are slightly damaged, possibly from jacking.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre outer wall has a light cut.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear silencer to pipe joint is cracked and blowing slightly.

Slight lift in upper steering column.

There is more travel than is usual in footbrake but there is still reserve.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 174,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside rear axle mounting bushes are worn but not allowing excessive movement.

Nearside and offside sills are slightly damaged, possibly from jacking.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre outer wall has a light cut.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear silencer to pipe joint is cracked and blowing slightly.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight lift in upper steering column.

There is more travel than is usual in footbrake but there is still reserve.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 172,907 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 163,372 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 154,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 145,733 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 137,936 miles

hole n.s. h/light, slight play n.s.r. w/bearing, play top strut mounts.

Fail 27 May 2009 137,936 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

hole n.s. h/light, slight play n.s.r. w/bearing, play top strut mounts.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 126,492 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 114,170 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 102,395 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 102,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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S201 ACG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S201 ACG, 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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S201 ACG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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