MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear [body] brake hoses , ferrules have corrosion
both rear tyres cracking in tread, inner edge tread wear
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear [body] brake hoses , ferrules have corrosion
both rear tyres cracking in tread, inner edge tread wear
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
offside front tyre outer wall cracking, advise replace
offside rear [body] brake hose ferrule corroded
rear registration plate deteriorating
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
all tyre pressures need checking
offside front tyre outer wall cracking, advise replace
offside rear [body] brake hose ferrule corroded
rear registration plate deteriorating
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank and under-trays so not inspected
offside rear tyre has inner edge tread wear
offside rear tyre tread depth less than 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank and under-trays so not inspected
offside rear tyre has inner edge tread wear
offside rear tyre tread depth less than 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
gearbox noisey
rear [upper] brake pipe hidden behind under-trays and fuel tank so not inspected
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
gearbox noisey
offside front tyre has inner and outer edge wear
offside front tyre outer wall has slight damage not exposing cords or ply
rear [upper] brake pipe hidden behind under-trays and fuel tank so not inspected
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n\s drive shaft inner c\v gaiter split
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)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges.
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges.
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S129 YAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 S129 YAD, 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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S129 YAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 October 1998.
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