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S244 WYA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,904 mi
Last recorded113,904 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 WYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 113,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded and pads low

poor head light pattern

rear brake discs corroded and pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2009 108,217 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 108,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 99,605 miles

Non standard tyres, wheels, light clusters and exhaust system fitted.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 99,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Non standard tyres, wheels, light clusters and exhaust system fitted.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 87,193 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

non standard wheels/tyres & exhaust fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Sep 2007 87,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

front registration plate delaminating

non standard wheels tyres & exhaust fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2007 87,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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)

front registration plate delaminating

non standard wheels & tyres/exhaust fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2006 77,630 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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S244 WYA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S244 WYA, 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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S244 WYA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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