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S158 YAD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,032 mi
Last recorded127,032 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 YAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 127,032 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

non standard springs fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jan 2016 127,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly rusted brake face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake face badly rusted (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

non standard springs fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2015 116,918 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 102,248 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 102,248 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 90,959 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,546 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 66,879 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 63,858 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 58,134 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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S158 YAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S158 YAD, 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 S158 YAD registered?

S158 YAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S158 YAD safe to buy?

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