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S182 KAJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,972 mi
Last recorded105,972 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS182 KAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 105,972 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Central Front Oil leak slight leak from oil drain plug ()

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

Central Rear slight damage to bumper

Offside Front Lower slight damage to headlight lens

Pass 2 Feb 2016 99,174 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

rear bumper damage

Fail 2 Feb 2016 99,174 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

rear bumper damage

Pass 20 Jan 2015 94,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2015 93,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 88,824 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre right on legal limit

windscreen scratched

Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,426 miles

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

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

windscreen scratched

Fail 1 Feb 2013 78,426 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Dec 2011 70,593 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 66,677 miles

Hazard switch stiff

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,274 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,641 miles

both wipers poor condition, n/s/f tyre low on edges.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,272 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 51,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,056 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing.

both front wiper blade rubbers worn.

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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S182 KAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S182 KAJ, 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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S182 KAJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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