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S229 YHK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,405 mi
Last recorded132,405 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 YHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 132,405 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 132,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 123,089 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 123,089 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 117,771 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 117,771 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion on springs

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 25 May 2009 111,949 miles

been in accident on nearside front

corrosio on springs

corrosion on brake pipes

discs started to wear

slight play on nearside front wheel bearing

suspect front wheel slighyt out of allighment and tracking

Pass 4 Sep 2008 103,687 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 103,523 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 90,024 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 77,741 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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S229 YHK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel 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 S229 YHK, 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 S229 YHK registered?

S229 YHK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S229 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S229 YHK 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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