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S120 VAX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,140 mi
Last recorded120,140 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 VAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 120,140 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 115,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 112,272 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 112,269 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,806 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 107,920 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 107,920 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 105,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,199 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 100,348 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 100,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,400 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 94,012 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 94,012 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 90,699 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,977 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,046 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,988 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,043 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,283 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,913 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,741 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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S120 VAX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S120 VAX, 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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S120 VAX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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