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S151 TKK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,948 mi
Last recorded110,948 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 TKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 110,948 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 110,945 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,505 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 107,260 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 107,256 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 10,961 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 104,831 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside & offside front position lamps dim.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 104,823 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside & offside front position lamps dim.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 102,345 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 102,326 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 99,799 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 99,796 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

nearside wishbone rear bush has slight wear

offside and nearside rear disc's rusted and pitted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 98,176 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 98,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 96,568 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 91,832 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 91,830 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 88,171 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 88,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TKK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S151 TKK, 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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S151 TKK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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