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S173 KNL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,002 mi
Last recorded81,002 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 KNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,002 miles

Slight corrosion rear axle, front suspension sub frame, front suspension arms & brake pipes at rear. Front suspension wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate. Minor drag in rear brakes.

Fail 3 Aug 2018 81,002 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion rear axle, front suspension sub frame, front suspension arms & brake pipes at rear. Front suspension wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate. Minor drag in rear brakes.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,838 miles

Slight corrosion rear axle, front suspension sub frame, front suspension arms (rear bushes also slightly deteriorated) & brake pipes at rear.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,837 miles

Slight corrosion N/S front to rear brake pipe at rear.

Slight corrosion rear axle, front suspension sub frame & front suspension arms.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 69,837 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight corrosion N/S front to rear brake pipe at rear.

Slight corrosion rear axle, front suspension sub frame & front suspension arms.

Fail 31 Jul 2015 67,921 miles

Exhaust mid mounting deteriorated. Slight corrosion front suspension arms & Nearside front to rear brake pipe at rear. Slight deterioration front suspension wishbone rear bushes.

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,921 miles

Exhaust mid mounting deteriorated. Slight corrosion front suspension arms & Nearside front to rear brake pipe at rear. Slight deterioration front suspension wishbone rear bushes.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 63,980 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2014 63,980 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,236 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,149 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011
Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,897 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 50,897 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,547 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 48,547 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 45,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,951 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,386 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,074 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 38,245 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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S173 KNL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S173 KNL, 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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S173 KNL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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