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S133 YDP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,942 mi
Last recorded86,942 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 YDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 86,942 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 86,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 85,492 miles

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

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 16 Aug 2019 85,492 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,173 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,056 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 81,056 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,053 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 77,960 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

tailgate intermittent in operation

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,906 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 74,906 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,705 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,418 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,930 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,930 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,005 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 55,848 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,848 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,040 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,179 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,045 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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S133 YDP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S133 YDP, 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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S133 YDP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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