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S130 YOL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,220 mi
Last recorded52,220 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 YOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 52,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 52,218 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 52,207 miles

play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 18 Nov 2019 48,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in front top strut mountings

Pass 20 Oct 2018 41,853 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre perished (split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 39,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished (split

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 38,903 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,462 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,754 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 35,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,264 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 34,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 32,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,532 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,369 miles

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 21 Sep 2010 31,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,692 miles

Coolant leak from flange on cylinder head.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,046 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,787 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 26,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,841 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 YOL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL registered?

S130 YOL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S130 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S130 YOL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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