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S128 SAV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,320 mi
Last recorded134,320 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 SAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 134,320 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Mar 2011 134,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2009 117,717 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 107,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 98,646 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 98,322 miles

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

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 92,035 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 84,783 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 SAV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SAV, 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 SAV registered?

S128 SAV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S128 SAV safe to buy?

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