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S141 SLH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

8,499 mi
Last recorded8,499 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 SLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 8,499 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 8,496 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 8,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 8,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 8,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 8,471 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 8,404 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 8,402 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 8,399 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 8,358 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 8,354 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 8,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 8,326 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 8,225 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 7,689 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,509 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,416 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,378 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 7,302 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 7,175 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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S141 SLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S141 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 S141 SLH registered?

S141 SLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S141 SLH safe to buy?

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