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S190 TKR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,656 mi
Last recorded64,656 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 TKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 64,656 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,911 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,798 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise visual check of front brakes

minor distortion on inner edge of tread o/s/r 195/65 r15

o/s hand brake lever not returning to the off position at caliper

Fail 8 Apr 2014 41,798 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise visual check of front brakes

minor distortion on inner edge of tread o/s/r 195/65 r15

o/s hand brake lever not returning to the off position at caliper

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,465 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r handbrake lever hanging on at caliper

Fail 15 Apr 2013 36,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r handbrake lever hanging on at caliper

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,140 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,677 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 24,958 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,958 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,017 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 22,017 miles

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

O/S/R Door cannot be opened

Small split in n/s/f wiper blade

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,931 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,612 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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S190 TKR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 S190 TKR, 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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S190 TKR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S190 TKR safe to buy?

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