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S128 AFE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,031 mi
Last recorded145,031 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 AFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 145,031 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 138,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front sill lip damaged but not affecting structural integraty

nearside washer jet not working

oil level low

Pass 7 Sep 2012 130,026 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supporting system

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 123,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 123,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 115,392 miles

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

both rear exhaust clamps corroded

water pump sounds rough at idle

Pass 14 Sep 2009 106,215 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust clamp corroded between middle and rear section

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 5 Sep 2008 98,038 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 98,038 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2007 87,209 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 87,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 73,712 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2006 73,712 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 61,622 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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S128 AFE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S128 AFE, 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 S128 AFE registered?

S128 AFE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S128 AFE safe to buy?

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