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S131 ATA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,954 mi
Last recorded114,954 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 ATA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 114,954 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 114,954 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 99,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 85,244 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,479 miles

rear disc facings in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,126 miles

damage on windscreen

Fail 13 Oct 2009 75,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage on windscreen

front disc pads low

Pass 16 Oct 2008 69,463 miles

n/s rear seat belt not fully tedted baby seat fitted

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to split

Fail 16 Oct 2008 69,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

n/s rear seat belt not fully tedted baby seat fitted

o/s and n/s front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to split

Fail 12 Oct 2007 63,738 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 63,738 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2006 58,780 miles

N/s/r seatbelt not fully tested babyseat fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2005 51,242 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 51,242 miles

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

N/s/r seatbelt not fully tested babyseat fitted

O/s/r disc pads low

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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S131 ATA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S131 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 S131 ATA registered?

S131 ATA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S131 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S131 ATA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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