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S215 ADL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,801 mi
Last recorded114,801 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 ADL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 114,801 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 112,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded supply to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,346 miles

Centre exhaust not supported

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering column uj slight play

Fail 19 Sep 2016 109,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged servo pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre exhaust not supported

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering column uj slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 101,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 96,051 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 90,324 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 83,810 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 83,808 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,915 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,218 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,439 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,256 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front lower spoiler missing (on rear seat).

front no plate cracked.

o/s lower radiator shows signs of leaking coolent.

Fail 20 Jul 2007 55,256 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front lower spoiler missing (on rear seat).

front no plate cracked.

o/s lower radiator shows signs of leaking coolent.

Fail 21 Jul 2006 49,900 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front registration plate cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front registration plate cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2005 45,495 miles

front anti rollbar rear bushes show signs of wear

front brake pads starting to get low

front number plate cracked

n/s/f bumper bottom hanging out slightly

various scratches

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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S215 ADL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S215 ADL, 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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S215 ADL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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