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S225 KLT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,899 mi
Last recorded100,899 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 KLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 100,899 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 100,899 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 99,911 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 3 Nov 2016 99,911 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 96,107 miles

air bag light come on and off sometimes

Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,532 miles

airbag nsf switch off

Pass 7 Dec 2012 86,486 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 86,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 77,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 77,971 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,719 miles

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 63,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 63,659 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 57,017 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 57,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,396 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 54,396 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 52,279 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 49,052 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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S225 KLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S225 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.

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S225 KLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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