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S142 UKE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,985 mi
Last recorded116,985 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 UKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 116,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 109,879 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 109,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 104,747 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 104,747 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,094 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 98,093 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 90,876 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,876 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,655 miles

N/S/F R/MOST W/BONE BUSH PULLING FROM BOND, NO EXCESSIVE PLAY, BUT ADVISE REPLACEMENT

advise washer jets adjusted

fault with rear wiper

spare tyre soft

Fail 4 Apr 2012 81,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S/F R/MOST W/BONE BUSH PULLING FROM BOND, NO EXCESSIVE PLAY, BUT ADVISE REPLACEMENT

advise washer jets adjusted

fault with idle

fault with rear wiper

spare tyre soft

Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,959 miles

ADVISE REAR AXLE BUSHES SPLIT AND HAVE PLAY

N/S/F RM W/BONE BUSH TEARING AND HAS PLAY

both o/s tyre valve dust caps missing

fault with rear wiper motor

long park brake travel

minor damage to n/s/r inner road wheel bead

spare tyre feels soft

Fail 20 Apr 2011 73,959 miles

ADVISE REAR AXLE BUSHES SPLIT AND HAVE PLAY

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

N/S/F RM W/BONE BUSH TEARING AND HAS PLAY

both o/s tyre valve dust caps missing

fault with rear wiper motor

long park brake travel

minor damage to n/s/r inner road wheel bead

spare tyre feels soft

Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,364 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 65,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,070 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 50,528 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 50,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 45,233 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 45,233 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/sf & n/s/r tyres getting low 3mm

Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,874 miles

Front & rear no plates starting to discolour

Pass 15 Aug 2005 34,397 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

signs of possible exhaust blow centre section

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 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S142 UKE, 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 S142 UKE registered?

S142 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 August 1998.

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