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S203 AWV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,879 mi
Last recorded111,879 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 AWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 111,879 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 111,879 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 100,702 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 100,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,028 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 93,028 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 86,535 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 86,535 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 79,934 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 79,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,911 miles

Front wiperblades split

Pass 5 Jul 2007 58,927 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 51,794 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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S203 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S203 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 S203 AWV registered?

S203 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S203 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S203 AWV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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