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S212 KDG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,413 mi
Last recorded134,413 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 KDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2017 134,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center exhaust mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located top rubber mounting missing (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located top rubber mounting missing (2.4.C.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 133,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 133,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 125,112 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 116,876 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 116,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 111,960 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 103,577 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 103,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 90,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs rusted & scored

Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,603 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 68,344 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,787 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 58,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,424 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 41,227 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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S212 KDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S212 KDG, 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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S212 KDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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