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S128 DVA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,204 mi
Last recorded125,204 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 DVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2017 125,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 123,021 miles

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Fail 11 Jan 2016 122,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 12 Jan 2015 120,266 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES CUTS ON TREAD AND PERRISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON TREAD AND PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYTRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUT ON TREAD

Fail 12 Jan 2015 120,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES CUTS ON TREAD AND PERRISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON TREAD AND PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYTRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUT ON TREAD

Pass 14 Jan 2014 116,770 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHED ON OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

ENGINE SLIGHTLY MISFIRES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON TREAD

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

Pass 9 Jan 2013 107,693 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 102,981 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 101,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 99,217 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 96,329 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 96,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 90,164 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 84,763 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 84,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 77,821 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 77,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 DVA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S128 DVA, 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 DVA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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