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S102 KBV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,037 mi
Last recorded115,037 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 KBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 115,037 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 105,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 100,275 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,880 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 89,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

airbag light on indicating a fault

n/s/f inner c.v gaiter leaking grease

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2011 89,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

airbag light on indicating a fault

n/s/f inner c.v gaiter leaking grease

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,485 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 79,193 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brakes binding

Pass 29 Feb 2008 74,387 miles

n/s/f strut top is worn

Fail 28 Feb 2008 74,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f strut top is worn

Pass 13 Feb 2007 68,177 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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S102 KBV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 S102 KBV, 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 S102 KBV registered?

S102 KBV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S102 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S102 KBV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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