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S113 KNL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,843 mi
Last recorded130,843 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 KNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 130,843 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 130,843 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Oct 2013 118,356 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 118,355 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 109,411 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 109,411 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 89,225 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 89,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 85,807 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 85,807 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2008 81,978 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 81,958 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2007 77,173 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 77,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake disc slughtly corroded

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2006 73,744 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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S113 KNL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S113 KNL, 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 S113 KNL registered?

S113 KNL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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