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S139 UBC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,252 mi
Last recorded184,252 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 UBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 184,252 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread due to tracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 184,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread due to tracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 176,948 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perishong and seperating

Offside Rear bump stop perishong and seperating

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 176,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perishong and seperating

Offside Rear bump stop perishong and seperating

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 169,808 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 162,509 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 162,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 156,170 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 149,716 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 142,095 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 142,095 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 134,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 134,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 128,264 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 122,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 122,178 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 113,356 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 101,991 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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S139 UBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S139 UBC, 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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S139 UBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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