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S202 AWV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,639 mi
Last recorded135,639 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 AWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 135,639 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 135,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 131,716 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 131,642 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 126,811 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 123,606 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 123,606 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 113,810 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 105,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 105,540 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 101,559 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 89,446 miles

centra exhaust mounting insecure

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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S202 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S202 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S202 AWV registered?

S202 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S202 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S202 AWV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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