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S105 ATA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,730 mi
Last recorded82,730 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS105 ATA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 82,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 82,730 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 78,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [Blowing slightly behind engine] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 78,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [Blowing slightly behind engine] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 72,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened [Axle beam especially at the mounting eyes/bush mounts] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 72,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened [Axle beam especially at the mounting eyes/bush mounts] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bottom arm bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 61,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,476 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,909 miles

Damage to outer nearside sill

Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,442 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 5 Jul 2017 54,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,292 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 1 Jul 2016 52,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,511 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,663 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 48,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside wiper blade split on end

Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,889 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 46,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hi level brake light not working

Nearside rear tyre perrished in tread

Offside rear tyre badly perrished

Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,273 miles

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre perrished in side walls and tread

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear tyres lightly perrished in side walls and tread.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,960 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 41,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

clutch near top of pedal

nearside wiper blade split on end

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,697 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 39,697 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,608 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2007 35,110 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,110 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 32,660 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,660 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 29,595 miles

Rear tyres poor in side walls and 1.6mm edges of tread

front number plate slightly damaged

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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S105 ATA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S105 ATA, 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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S105 ATA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S105 ATA safe to buy?

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