MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,934 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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S129 LGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 LGN, 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 LGN registered?
S129 LGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 November 1998.
Is S129 LGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for S129 LGN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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