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S192 KTY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,210 mi
Last recorded162,210 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS192 KTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 162,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 155,991 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 149,315 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 143,925 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 137,231 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 127,583 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 118,464 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 116,932 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriated slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2007 116,925 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriated slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2006 109,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 98,679 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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S192 KTY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S192 KTY, 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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What year was S192 KTY registered?

S192 KTY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S192 KTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S192 KTY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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