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98D10105

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,037 mi
Last recorded159,037 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration98D10105
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 159,037 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil changed & additive in oil ok.No smoke & emmissions ok.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 159,037 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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98D10105 is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 98D10105, 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 98D10105 registered?

98D10105 is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is 98D10105 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98D10105 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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