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S129 YAD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,418 mi
Last recorded191,418 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 YAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 191,418 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 191,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 188,169 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 188,169 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 183,809 miles

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 183,809 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 179,487 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 179,487 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 167,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox noisey

rear [upper] brake pipe hidden behind under-trays and fuel tank so not inspected

Fail 30 Sep 2013 167,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 159,523 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 159,523 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 154,980 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 149,363 miles

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

n\s drive shaft inner c\v gaiter split

Pass 21 Sep 2009 132,114 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 129,970 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 114,765 miles

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.

Fail 17 Aug 2007 114,765 miles

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.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 104,603 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 92,236 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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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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