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S128 CPC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,009 mi
Last recorded44,009 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 CPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 44,009 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts have a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,877 miles

Both front wipers showing signs of wear.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,346 miles

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to deteriorate (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre starting to deteriorate in the outer sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,659 miles

Nearside Sill has slight damage

Offside Front Tyre is starting to deteriorate in outside wall

Offside Front Wing has dent in it but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 40,659 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Sill has slight damage

Offside Front Tyre is starting to deteriorate in outside wall

Offside Front Wing has dent in it but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,255 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust is very rusty

front number plate is damaged

front undertray is low

n/s wiper is very poor

oil leak

r/o/s tyre is perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,664 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,930 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,593 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface rust rear discs

Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,109 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,665 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 29,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,137 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,691 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,249 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 22,249 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 19,814 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 CPC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CPC, 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 CPC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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