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S159 KCF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,294 mi
Last recorded109,294 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 KCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 109,294 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 101,753 miles

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

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

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

n/s/and o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 1 Sep 2014 101,690 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/and o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2013 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,391 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 86,391 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 83,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

fron tyres 175/80r14 rear tyres 175/70r14

Fail 2 Jun 2011 83,341 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

fron tyres 175/80r14 rear tyres 175/70r14

Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,399 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 75,919 miles

air bag warning lamp on

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2007 71,508 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 67,299 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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S159 KCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S159 KCF, 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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S159 KCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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