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S134 YNP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,030 mi
Last recorded167,030 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 YNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 167,030 miles

under trays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 167,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 152,603 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2015 152,600 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2014 137,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front and off side rear tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit

Fail 23 Dec 2014 137,594 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front and off side rear tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit

Pass 11 Nov 2013 128,349 miles

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

grease leaking from n/s c.v boot

Fail 11 Nov 2013 128,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

grease leaking from n/s c.v boot

Pass 19 Nov 2012 122,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 115,569 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 110,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 104,830 miles

both front top strut mounts have slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2008 98,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 98,398 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 89,566 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 78,812 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 69,530 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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S134 YNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S134 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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S134 YNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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