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S253 KUB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

193,783 mi
Last recorded193,783 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 KUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 193,783 miles

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f hubs

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 193,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f hubs

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 192,028 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear of both front to rear brake pipes

N/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn

Play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

Slight bind n/s/r brake

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 14 Nov 2019 189,574 miles

bonding letting go on n/s/f lower arm rear bush

both front brake flexi hoses perished

corrosion to n/s of rear axle

play in both front anti roll bar (d) bushes

Fail 13 Nov 2019 189,574 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

bonding letting go on n/s/f lower arm rear bush

both front brake flexi hoses perished

corrosion to n/s of rear axle

play in both front anti roll bar (d) bushes

Pass 26 Nov 2018 186,637 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 184,679 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 181,821 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

N/s/r tyre worn

Fail 17 Oct 2016 181,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

N/s/r tyre worn

Pass 6 Nov 2015 178,864 miles

Blow from exhaust front flexi

Play in n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

Play in n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2014 176,321 miles

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

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 25 Nov 2014 176,233 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 18 Nov 2013 170,316 miles

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

O/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2012 167,210 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 167,210 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 162,628 miles

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

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 29 Nov 2011 162,628 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 158,088 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 155,418 miles

Front brake pads worn

Slight blow on exhaust

Pass 22 Sep 2008 152,341 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 152,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 146,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 10 Sep 2007 146,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 20 Sep 2006 142,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 142,789 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S253 KUB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S253 KUB, 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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S253 KUB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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