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S119 SLH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,633 mi
Last recorded125,633 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS119 SLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2014 125,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear discs wearing thin

Pass 24 Jan 2013 122,605 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 119,596 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 116,624 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 109,862 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 97,523 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 93,013 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 84,472 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 71,969 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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S119 SLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S119 SLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S119 SLH?

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What year was S119 SLH registered?

S119 SLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S119 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S119 SLH shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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