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S128 AKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,887 mi
Last recorded85,887 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 AKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 85,887 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2023 85,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 85,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 85,700 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 85,025 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 84,797 miles

Both Front brake hoses starting to perish

Front Registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,319 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 84,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs very heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perishing heavily on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perishing heavily on sidewalls

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 82,714 miles

Front brake hoses starting to perish

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,894 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Wipers slow in operation

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,216 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,580 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread depth measures 3mm.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,520 miles

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

rear brake pads semi siezed in caliper mountings both sides

Pass 19 Jul 2010 75,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,064 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,945 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,269 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 59,213 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,823 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 AKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AKP, 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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S128 AKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S128 AKP safe to buy?

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