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S121 SLH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,834 mi
Last recorded61,834 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 SLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 61,834 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,567 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 60,567 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 58,429 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,942 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 55,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,205 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,134 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,118 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 46,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,344 miles

offside front tyre worn out on inner edge, advise front wheel alignment may be incorrect.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,619 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,003 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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S121 SLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S121 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.

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What year was S121 SLH registered?

S121 SLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S121 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S121 SLH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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