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K155 YDM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,154 mi
Last recorded132,154 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 YDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2017 132,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

both sides sills has traces of body filler

under tray fited

Pass 12 Mar 2015 129,412 miles

BOTH SIDES OUTTER SILLS HAS BUBBLE OF CORRSION

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all exhuast joints corroded

front brake hoes furrels protected in grease

rear brake pipes protected in sealent

Pass 23 Jun 2010 127,779 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not holed

Pass 11 Mar 2008 124,065 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 114,656 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 104,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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K155 YDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K155 YDM, 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 K155 YDM registered?

K155 YDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is K155 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K155 YDM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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