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S136 TRD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,898 mi
Last recorded124,898 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 TRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 124,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 124,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 104,190 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,583 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front brake disks corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,404 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 83,404 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 78,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 73,232 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 73,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,789 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 69,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres showing deterioration

Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,152 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,588 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,453 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 48,231 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 TRD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TRD, 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 TRD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S136 TRD safe to buy?

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