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S105 KHY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,109 mi
Last recorded124,109 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS105 KHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 124,109 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 124,109 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 114,690 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 114,690 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre seat belt buckle damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2016 105,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned headlight bulb (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned headlight bulb (1.1.A.3a)

centre seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2014 90,105 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 80,756 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,321 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,661 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 59,661 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,985 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,800 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,860 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 38,021 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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S105 KHY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S105 KHY, 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 KHY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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