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S127 UKE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,969 mi
Last recorded78,969 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 UKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2015 78,969 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,969 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,680 miles

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,117 miles

child seat o/s/r

Fail 8 Jul 2013 71,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

child seat o/s/r

Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,695 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre 7yrs old

offside rear tyre 14 yrs old

Fail 28 Jul 2011 61,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,287 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front inner wheel arch shows signs of contact with tyre not at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2010 53,913 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front inner wheel arch shows signs of contact with tyre not at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,396 miles

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

slight deterioration on rear number plate

Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,388 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 45,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,842 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 38,926 miles

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

front and rear bumper damage

front wiper blades starting to smear

offside rear tyre lightly perished

oil leak

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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S127 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 S127 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S127 UKE registered?

S127 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S127 UKE safe to buy?

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