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S141 AFF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,009 mi
Last recorded134,009 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 AFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 134,009 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 125,306 miles

Nnear side rear brake slightley binding

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

Wiper blades split

Fail 5 Nov 2011 125,306 miles

Wiper blades split

Nnear side rear brake slightley binding

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 119,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 119,248 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 111,270 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 103,736 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 103,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 94,091 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 94,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 85,312 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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S141 AFF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S141 AFF, 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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What year was S141 AFF registered?

S141 AFF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 October 1998.

Is S141 AFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S141 AFF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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