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S144 APK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,204 mi
Last recorded167,204 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 APK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 167,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded, bolt on panel not structural

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost worn through to canvas advise renewal asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost worn through to canvas advise renewal asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear floor corroded and small hole, not within prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides, sill damaged

brake pedal soft/spongy but no leaks

no rear seats fitted at time of test, seat belts not fitted

park brake efficiency low but locked

Pass 19 Nov 2020 162,319 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all front /rear belts and seats missing

suspension lowered

Fail 18 Nov 2020 162,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all front /rear belts and seats missing

suspension lowered

Pass 19 Sep 2019 162,046 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 162,046 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 161,190 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 161,172 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

No rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 159,640 miles

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

offside rear brake disc red due to excessive heat

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2017 159,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear brake disc red due to excessive heat

offside rear handbrake lever stuck forward

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2016 149,635 miles

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

oil leaks

Pass 8 May 2015 145,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 137,209 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 137,209 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 127,048 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 116,545 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 116,479 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 105,220 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 7 Sep 2010 105,220 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre on limit inner edge,nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2008 84,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 80,465 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 80,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 75,733 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 75,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S144 APK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S144 APK, 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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S144 APK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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