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S174 KUB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,048 mi
Last recorded152,048 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 KUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 152,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 15,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 137,436 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 137,436 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 130,760 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 125,360 miles

corrosion on main and rear brake pipes

security of handbrake cable

uneven wear on front tyres 1.6mm just legal

wear in front top shocker mountings

wear in rack

Fail 20 Dec 2010 125,359 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

corrosion on main and rear brake pipes

security of handbrake cable

uneven wear on front tyres 1.6mm just legal

wear in front top shocker mountings

wear in rack

Pass 21 Dec 2009 117,872 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 117,872 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r door does not open from outside

Pass 30 Sep 2008 109,756 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 187,692 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 187,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 169,788 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 142,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S174 KUB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S174 KUB, 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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S174 KUB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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