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A684 XAF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,614 mi
Last recorded123,614 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA684 XAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 123,614 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket broken but exhaust still secure and not likely to fall (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 150,295 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket broken but exhaust still secure and not likely to fall (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 148,942 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 146,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 142,728 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 138,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 137,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 131,611 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 120,391 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 109,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,814 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,757 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2014 73,311 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,365 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,640 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,825 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 48,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,293 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,487 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges.

Small cuts in both front tyre outer walls.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,441 miles

Offside front tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,622 miles

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,101 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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A684 XAF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A684 XAF, 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 A684 XAF registered?

A684 XAF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A684 XAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A684 XAF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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