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S11 PNS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,006 mi
Last recorded110,006 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 PNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 110,006 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 107,159 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 101,988 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 101,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 91,960 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,210 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 83,209 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 73,958 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 73,786 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,205 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,864 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,056 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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S11 PNS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S11 PNS, 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 S11 PNS registered?

S11 PNS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S11 PNS safe to buy?

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