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S110 YAD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

216,919 mi
Last recorded216,919 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS110 YAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 216,919 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 201,390 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 201,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 187,135 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 173,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres wearing unevenly

both front headlights damaged and repaired

front and nearside body damaged not affecting structure

Pass 12 Jan 2012 153,241 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 153,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 145,342 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 134,059 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 134,057 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 132,600 miles

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

both door mirrors are slightly damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2009 132,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both door mirrors are slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2008 121,610 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 116,781 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 108,713 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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S110 YAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S110 YAD, 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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S110 YAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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