MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,406 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear coil springs rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From centre section (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)
both brake pads wires broken
n/s/f top strut mount has slight play
o/s/f lower arm,rear bushes starting to pull out
rear wheel bearings slight play
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both brake pads wires broken
n/s/f top strut mount has slight play
o/s/f lower arm,rear bushes starting to pull out
rear wheel bearings slight play
all tyres worn inner edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
down pipe clamp slight blowing
n/s/f tyre starting to crack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S129 LEP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S129 LEP, 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 S129 LEP registered?
S129 LEP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 November 1998.
Is S129 LEP safe to buy?
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