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S153 UKE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,831 mi
Last recorded122,831 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 UKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 122,831 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 110,248 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 106,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 106,796 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 103,255 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 103,255 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 103,216 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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 95,622 miles

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 95,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 95,470 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to split

center exhaust support bracket weld broken

engine management light not working

n/s front inner wing panel insecure

o/s rear tyre starting to crack and perish

o/s reverse light not working

radiator starting to leak

slight binding on n/s rear brake

Pass 14 Aug 2007 91,630 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 91,577 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 90,939 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 82,977 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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S153 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S153 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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S153 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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