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S249 UAY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 UAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 7 miles

lower engine cover loose

odometer reading different from refusal certificate

Fail 27 Oct 2011 209,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

lower engine cover loose

Pass 13 Oct 2010 195,804 miles

Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 195,747 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 183,107 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 183,107 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 166,293 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brakes getting low also have slight judder

Front tyres getting low

Front wipers poor.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 166,293 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brakes getting low also have slight judder

Front tyres getting low

Front wipers poor.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 150,076 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 150,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front wipers poor.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 128,313 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 128,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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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S249 UAY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S249 UAY, 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 S249 UAY registered?

S249 UAY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S249 UAY safe to buy?

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