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S142 KRO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,692 mi
Last recorded160,692 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 KRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 160,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel on limit

nearside number plate lamp inopreative

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear view mirror discoloured

Pass 30 Sep 2017 159,837 miles

drivers door handle showing signs of wear.

rear suspension coil springs corroded.

slight binding of offside front and offside rear brakes.

slight travel on foot brake pedal.

some damage to offside front outer tyre wall.

some noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Sep 2017 159,832 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Parking brake lever insecure cable (3.1.3b)

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

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

drivers door handle showing signs of wear.

nearside front brake hose perished.

rear suspension coil springs corroded.

slight binding of offside front and offside rear brakes.

slight travel on foot brake pedal.

some damage to offside front outer tyre wall.

some insecurity of battery.

some noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 12 Mar 2016 159,824 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 148,841 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking and perished

Offside rear wheel binding slightly

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 148,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a deep cut

Pass 28 Nov 2013 146,573 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 146,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 141,154 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)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,836 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 129,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2010 129,552 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2009 114,009 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 108,858 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 108,858 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2007 103,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 97,815 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 89,922 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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S142 KRO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol 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 S142 KRO, 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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S142 KRO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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