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S151 BTA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

221,735 mi
Last recorded221,735 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 BTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 221,735 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

vehicle outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 219,628 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 217,208 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 214,166 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 210,899 miles

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

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

all front and rear brakes fluctuating slightly

nearside front tyre cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2014 210,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all front and rear brakes fluctuating slightly

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2013 194,270 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 179,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

rear exhaust poorly secured

Fail 29 Sep 2012 179,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

rear exhaust poorly secured

Pass 24 Sep 2011 173,209 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 162,523 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 162,523 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 150,987 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 150,987 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 138,367 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 126,949 miles

o/s/r brakes slightly binding

Fail 27 Sep 2006 115,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 115,591 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 114,415 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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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S151 BTA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S151 BTA, 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 S151 BTA registered?

S151 BTA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S151 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S151 BTA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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