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S127 VSU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,455 mi
Last recorded103,455 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 VSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 103,455 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 103,454 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamps corroded through (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO LEAKING EXHAUST.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 98,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear exhaust tied up.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 98,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear exhaust tied up.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 91,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust; rear section tied up, centre clamps badly corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,393 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 86,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,363 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 86,360 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,175 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 85,882 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 85,882 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 83,551 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 83,551 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 80,413 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 80,322 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 71,870 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 71,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VSU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S127 VSU, 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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What year was S127 VSU registered?

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

Is S127 VSU safe to buy?

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