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S131 YNP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,837 mi
Last recorded86,837 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 YNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,837 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 76,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 76,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,930 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 67,930 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 66,515 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,623 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,309 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,785 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 19 Sep 2007 54,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,880 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 45,891 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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S131 YNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S131 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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What year was S131 YNP registered?

S131 YNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S131 YNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S131 YNP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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