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S109 SKL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,635 mi
Last recorded168,635 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 SKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 168,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 19 Oct 2020 166,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight free play detected at steering wheel.

Some damage to OSR bumper.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 160,870 miles

OSF Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80/R14 88H FIRESTONE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 154,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve after catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear position lamp is brighter than offside position lamp

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer pipe and centre silencer corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2018 154,186 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve after catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear position lamp is brighter than offside position lamp

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer pipe and centre silencer corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2017 145,913 miles

Front brakes offside and nearside starting to get low

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre tread is on 3.00 mm

knock from steering column when rocked from side to side

Pass 24 Oct 2016 139,930 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 139,930 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 132,061 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 132,058 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 124,542 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 116,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 116,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nsr tyre perished

Pass 19 Oct 2012 109,406 miles

nsr tyre perished

gear box oil leak from drive shaft oil seals

nsf mirror casing damaged

nsf tyre starting to perish

Fail 19 Oct 2012 109,460 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gear box oil leak from drive shaft oil seals

nsf mirror casing damaged

nsf tyre starting to perish

nsr tyre perished

Fail 14 Oct 2011 101,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Screen wash pressure low. Probable leak.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 101,184 miles

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

Screen wash pressure low. Probable leak.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 93,023 miles

Air Bag light on

N/S front tyre low on inner edge

N/S rear tyre perished

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

O/S Rear Door Does not open from outside

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

Wipers knocking together not affecting operation

Pass 21 Oct 2009 87,401 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 81,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 81,906 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,890 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 76,879 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 73,259 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 SKL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SKL, 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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S109 SKL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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