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S235 TKL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,484 mi
Last recorded97,484 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 TKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 97,484 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage subframe (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 97,484 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 after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage subframe (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,147 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 91,147 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 77,704 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 72,483 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 72,459 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)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 72,445 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 Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,824 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both front coil overs have slight movement at full extension

advise centre exhaust slightly loose on clamp

advise o/s/r caliper lever not returning fully

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,701 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,073 miles

RUST ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Fail 22 May 2009 42,858 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper blade split at ends

Pass 22 May 2009 42,858 miles

n/s wiper blade split at ends

Fail 23 May 2008 38,855 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/sr tyre cracking on walls and on treads

Pass 23 May 2008 38,855 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/sr tyre cracking on walls and on treads

Pass 26 May 2007 35,901 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 358,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/sf tyre has a small bulge on inner wall.

Fail 22 May 2006 32,013 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL DAMAGED JUST LEGAL

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 32,013 miles

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL DAMAGED JUST LEGAL

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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S235 TKL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 S235 TKL, 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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S235 TKL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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