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S126 YOL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,535 mi
Last recorded204,535 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 YOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 204,535 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x4 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 195,957 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills floors (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 195,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 183,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 183,401 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 176,697 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2013 176,697 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 11 Sep 2012 169,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 162,164 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 155,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 155,164 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 146,869 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 139,423 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 132,343 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 125,131 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 YOL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YOL, 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 YOL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S126 YOL safe to buy?

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