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S160 TKK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,394 mi
Last recorded86,394 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 TKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 86,394 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 86,394 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 84,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 83,873 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only one washer jet reaches the windscreen but is still been cleared effectively

Pass 9 May 2015 73,906 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 71,041 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,338 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,163 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 62,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,710 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 60,710 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,125 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 58,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 57,069 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,283 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 54,283 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,420 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 51,420 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,479 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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S160 TKK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S160 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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S160 TKK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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