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S150 KTY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,189 mi
Last recorded157,189 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 KTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 157,189 miles

front windows inop

off side wiper split

rear discs in poor condition

slight bind at near side rear brake

Fail 2 Aug 2018 157,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front windows inop

off side wiper split

rear discs in poor condition

slight bind at near side rear brake

Pass 2 Aug 2017 154,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre close to wear bars

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 154,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre close to wear bars

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 152,714 miles

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

Offside 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)

interior rear view mirror glass deteriorated

offside & nearside rear suspension shock absorber bump stop rubbers deteriorated

tail gate lock barrel worn

Fail 5 Aug 2016 152,714 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

interior rear view mirror glass deteriorated

offside & nearside rear suspension shock absorber bump stop rubbers deteriorated

tail gate lock barrel worn

Pass 7 Jul 2015 144,254 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 139,644 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 131,527 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 131,512 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 123,031 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 123,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 116,357 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 106,634 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 106,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 96,632 miles

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

SRS air bag light staying on.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 88,149 miles

air bag light on

Fail 3 Jul 2008 88,148 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

air bag light on

Pass 7 Jun 2007 76,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 64,841 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 54,339 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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S150 KTY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S150 KTY, 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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S150 KTY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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