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S243 KDP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,826 mi
Last recorded235,826 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 KDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 235,826 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 227,957 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 227,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 215,452 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2017 208,693 miles

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

Nearside front and both rear tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 208,693 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside front and both rear tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 200,928 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 200,928 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 192,235 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 192,235 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 186,793 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 186,793 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 177,298 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 165,802 miles

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

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

rear exhaust tailpipe damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2011 151,801 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 151,768 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 136,105 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust bracket lose

Pass 29 Jul 2010 136,105 miles

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

center exhaust bracket lose

Pass 6 Aug 2009 121,204 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 108,894 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 103,906 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 95,990 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 92,841 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 92,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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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S243 KDP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S243 KDP, 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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S243 KDP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S243 KDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S243 KDP shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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