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S125 UKE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,228 mi
Last recorded142,228 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 UKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 142,228 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 133,407 miles

emmision test just met requirements

Pass 17 Dec 2013 125,142 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 125,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 119,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 112,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2012 112,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2011 108,056 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2011 108,056 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2009 96,330 miles

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

Pass 19 Sep 2009 96,330 miles

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

Pass 20 Sep 2008 90,209 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT SLIGHTLY

Pass 13 Sep 2007 82,980 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 82,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre exhaust mounting detached

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 73,421 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Nail in off side rear tyre.

Fail 14 Sep 2006 73,421 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Nail in off side rear tyre.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S125 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S125 UKE, 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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S125 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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