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S135 AAF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,022 mi
Last recorded90,022 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 AAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2012 90,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 84,008 miles

front tyres showing uneven wear

Pass 26 Jan 2010 78,437 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 78,437 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 76,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 76,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 73,541 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front tyre Firestone 175/80r14 7-8-7 mm

Nearside rear tyre Michelin 175/80r14 4-4-4 mm

Offside front tyre firestone 175/80r14 7-8-7mm

Offside rear tyre michelin 175/80r14 4-4-5 mm

Rear number plate has one plate stuck on top of an orther

Fail 15 Jan 2008 73,541 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside front Michelin 175/80r14 2-1.6-2 mm

Nearside rear tyre Michelin 175/80r14 4-4-4 mm

Offside front door hard to open

Offside front tyre Michelin 175/80r14 3-1.6-0 mm

Offside rear tyre michelin 175/80r14 4-4-5 mm

Rear number plate has one plate stuck on top of an orther

Pass 23 Jan 2007 70,280 miles

Slight leak of grease from N/S drive shaft constant velosity joint.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 66,095 miles

baby seat fitted to n/s/r

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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S135 AAF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S135 AAF, 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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S135 AAF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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