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S105 TKK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

104,893 mi
Last recorded104,893 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS105 TKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2014 104,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 100,968 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2013 100,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 97,001 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre tread getting low

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre tread getting low

rear tail pipe slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 97,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre tread getting low

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre tread getting low

rear tail pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 91,369 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jun 2011 91,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jun 2010 86,015 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2010 86,012 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 81,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Jun 2009 81,327 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Jun 2008 76,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 76,365 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 73,152 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALLS DETERIORATING

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 68,726 miles

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

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

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 TKK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 TKK, 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 S105 TKK registered?

S105 TKK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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