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S117 BEU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,782 mi
Last recorded38,782 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 BEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,782 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,508 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside registration lamp discoloured.

offside rear outer brake pad worn.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,495 miles

N/S/F Tyre pressure low.

Whining noise from aux belt area.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,121 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 27,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine area noise, suspect alternator

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,610 miles

engine area noise, suspect alternator

Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,032 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 27,032 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,804 miles

both rear tyres perished between treads

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,477 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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S117 BEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S117 BEU, 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 S117 BEU registered?

S117 BEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S117 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S117 BEU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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