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S102 YAD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

222,296 mi
Last recorded222,296 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 YAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2016 222,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 218,684 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 218,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 210,492 miles

nsf bottom arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 205,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 205,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 196,121 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs pitted

slight uneven application rear brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2012 196,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs pitted

slight uneven application rear brakes

Pass 4 Feb 2011 189,373 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear brake disc slightly worn

offside rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 20 Jan 2010

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 174,354 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 174,351 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 161,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 161,025 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 155,380 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose.

Nearside front wishbone rear bush beginning to de-bond/split.

Rear wiperblade split.

Slight damage to offside front wheel arch.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 155,380 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose.

Nearside front wishbone rear bush beginning to de-bond/split.

Rear wiperblade split.

Slight damage to offside front wheel arch.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 143,875 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 143,875 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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S102 YAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S102 YAD, 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 YAD registered?

S102 YAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S102 YAD safe to buy?

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