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S130 VYC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

252,837 mi
Last recorded252,837 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 VYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 252,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 252,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 229,750 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 226,042 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 226,042 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (rear of sill ) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 224,967 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 224,967 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 213,401 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 213,401 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 198,891 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 198,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 188,086 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 188,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 126,482 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 126,482 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 162,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 149,915 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 149,915 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 139,195 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 139,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 123,766 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 110,166 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 VYC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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