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S136 SAV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,666 mi
Last recorded85,666 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 SAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 85,666 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 85,666 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 85,415 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle bushes worn

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 85,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 84,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 84,253 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 83,429 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 83,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 82,421 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,639 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

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

Offside Front tyre is cracking

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

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

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

Offside Front tyre slight cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

tyres are slightly cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,228 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre outer side wall slight cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2013 77,228 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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre outer side wall slight cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,259 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,151 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,728 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre outer tread cracking

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 72,126 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,281 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 70,622 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 69,199 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 66,700 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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S136 SAV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S136 SAV, 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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S136 SAV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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