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S121 ASG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,007 mi
Last recorded130,007 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 ASG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 130,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade starting to split

no rear seat base

Fail 31 Jan 2014 129,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade torn

rear seats base not fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2013 114,654 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 99,136 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 87,454 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 85,262 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 85,262 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 82,884 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 75,437 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 67,774 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 67,774 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 59,551 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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S121 ASG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S121 ASG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S121 ASG registered?

S121 ASG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S121 ASG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S121 ASG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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