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S126 TRD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,409 mi
Last recorded152,409 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 TRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 152,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 152,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 148,392 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 144,669 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 141,292 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 141,292 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 134,291 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 134,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 129,284 miles

oil level low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body damage

near side hand brake low effort

off side rear tyre perrishing

strong advise rear shoxs detiorating

Fail 2 Jan 2014 129,284 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body damage

near side hand brake low effort

off side rear tyre perrishing

oil level low

strong advise rear shoxs detiorating

Pass 7 Jan 2013 117,352 miles

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

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

bopth rear tyres perrishing

slight body damage

slight low effort on near side hand brake

Fail 3 Jan 2013 117,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

bopth rear tyres perrishing

slight body damage

slight low effort on near side hand brake

Pass 4 Jan 2012 102,888 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,668 miles

nearside rear and offside rear subframe bushes deteriorated (soon need replacing)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 93,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear and offside rear subframe bushes deteriorated (soon need replacing)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear parking brake down on effort

Pass 30 Mar 2009 72,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

n/s/r handbrake slightly low on effort

Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,955 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front brake discs getting low

n/s/f washer jet poor condition

slight misting of oil on n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,862 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 54,349 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,470 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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S126 TRD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S126 TRD, 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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S126 TRD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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