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S109 KUB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,414 mi
Last recorded60,414 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 KUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 60,414 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn near to wear bars

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 49,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,279 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 37,661 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 37,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,582 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,512 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,206 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,423 miles

osf and both rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2007 31,722 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,722 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,234 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 27,268 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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S109 KUB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S109 KUB, 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 S109 KUB registered?

S109 KUB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S109 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S109 KUB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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