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S130 ATA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,908 mi
Last recorded104,908 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 ATA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 104,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2014 104,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2013 100,911 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

airbag light on

Fail 23 Mar 2012 94,367 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriated

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 94,367 miles

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

centre exhaust mount deteriated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,976 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 85,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 81,472 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 75,485 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 75,485 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 68,606 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 29 Nov 2007 68,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Airbag light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 57,800 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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S130 ATA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S130 ATA, 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 S130 ATA registered?

S130 ATA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S130 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S130 ATA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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