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S188 KUB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,687 mi
Last recorded71,687 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 KUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,687 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 55,376 miles

offside outersill corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,068 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 51,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,304 miles

corrosion in front brake discs

front disc pads wearing thin

Fail 20 Feb 2013 45,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion in front brake discs

front disc pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,691 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,268 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 37,268 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,718 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 34,718 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,996 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 31,996 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,773 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 29,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,168 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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S188 KUB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S188 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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S188 KUB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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