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A9 ULF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,431 mi
Last recorded69,431 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 ULF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 69,431 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 69,421 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reversing lights not working

Pass 31 Jan 2025 68,864 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 68,861 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding locks up when spun to check wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding locks up when spun to check wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 68,073 miles

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

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened been welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 68,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened has been welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 66,957 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 66,957 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 65,754 miles

under side has been heavily wax oiled.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,738 miles

under body has been wax oiled.

Pass 27 Aug 2016 64,330 miles

n/s steering has play.

o/s and n/s front tyres worn

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,911 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,813 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,064 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 61,060 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,277 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 58,277 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,865 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,028 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,825 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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A9 ULF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A9 ULF, 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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A9 ULF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is A9 ULF safe to buy?

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