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S130 YNP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,916 mi
Last recorded93,916 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 YNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 93,916 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 95,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 25 Sep 2012 90,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wishbone arms rear bushes deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

middle and rear exhaust clamps badly corroded

middle exhaust bracket insicure

nearside front power steering pipe corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front wing mirror glass missing

offside rear side light dim

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,485 miles

both front wishbone arms rear bushes deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

middle and rear exhaust clamps badly corroded

middle exhaust bracket insicure

nearside front power steering pipe corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front wing mirror glass missing

offside rear side light dim

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 86,947 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 86,946 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wishbone arms rear bushes seperating

damage to offside sill

exhaust system corroded

nearside wing mirror glass missing

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 80,695 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 80,674 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,803 miles

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

both rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,848 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 68,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,225 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking in side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2006 54,880 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 YNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YNP, 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 YNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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