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S130 KCW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

130,021 mi
Last recorded130,021 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 KCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 130,021 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 120,690 miles

Central center exhaust bracket broken

slight movement on both front top suspension mounts

Pass 25 Nov 2016 114,552 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 108,673 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2014 104,160 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 100,291 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 96,851 miles

n/side rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 25 Nov 2011 92,295 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 86,020 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 81,519 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 79,222 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 76,785 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 70,120 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 70,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 59,029 miles

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

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

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

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

inside edge of nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

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 KCW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S130 KCW registered?

S130 KCW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S130 KCW safe to buy?

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