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S191 KLT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,288 mi
Last recorded118,288 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS191 KLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 118,288 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 103,099 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 103,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 84,522 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 84,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 70,191 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 68,212 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 68,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 61,769 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 61,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Air bag warning lamp illuminated

Plastic under tray loose

Pass 9 May 2006 47,066 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S191 KLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S191 KLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S191 KLT registered?

S191 KLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S191 KLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S191 KLT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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