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S138 TRD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,362 mi
Last recorded116,362 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 TRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 116,362 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,181 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre wall presihed

Pass 19 Nov 2015 94,517 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,773 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 81,023 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 79,218 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2012 79,218 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2011 76,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 76,195 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,816 miles

Front Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 74,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 73,779 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nearside fornt tyre is wearing on both shoulders of tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

offside rear and nearside rear main trailing arm bushes have movement

Fail 23 Oct 2009 73,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nearside fornt tyre is wearing on both shoulders of tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

offside rear and nearside rear main trailing arm bushes have movement

Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,569 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 62,073 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 54,772 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 45,617 miles

exhaust centre mounting broken

rear axle mounting bushes slightly worn

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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S138 TRD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S138 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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S138 TRD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 October 1998.

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