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S132 ATA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,159 mi
Last recorded138,159 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS132 ATA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 138,159 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 130,107 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 130,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 121,113 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 120,949 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 112,161 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 106,474 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,356 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 98,239 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,331 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 82,736 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 78,651 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 73,657 miles

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

front brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2010 69,534 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,524 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 54,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,802 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,709 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 27,795 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 27,795 miles

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

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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S132 ATA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S132 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 S132 ATA registered?

S132 ATA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S132 ATA safe to buy?

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