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S150 SKJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,654 mi
Last recorded75,654 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 SKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 75,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure Mount (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 73,940 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,735 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,859 miles

175/70/13/ Tiger

nsf tyre low on tread

osf tyre low on tread

suspect slight in osr wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,444 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,053 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 59,053 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 51,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,515 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,019 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 42,019 miles

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

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

rear wiper

Pass 1 Apr 2006 39,363 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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S150 SKJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S150 SKJ, 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

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What year was S150 SKJ registered?

S150 SKJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S150 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S150 SKJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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