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S140 YOL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,820 mi
Last recorded169,820 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 YOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 169,820 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 169,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 169,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front subframe corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play both front rack ends

Pass 5 Feb 2015 158,978 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 158,965 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s rear tyre worn from inner shoulder edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 156,192 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 150,931 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

n/s wiper split

o/s headlight cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2012 150,931 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

n/s wiper split

o/s headlight cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2011 146,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 136,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake discs worn/scored

Pass 27 Jul 2009 125,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light malfunctioning

o/s headlamp outer lens crackednot effecting the beam

Fail 22 Jul 2008 115,626 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 115,626 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 106,320 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 94,727 miles

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

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

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

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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S140 YOL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S140 YOL, 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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S140 YOL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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