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S151 XAL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,603 mi
Last recorded66,603 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 XAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,603 miles

Front to rear brake pipes (to calipers) are slightly corroded

N/s wiper is incorrectly fitted, overlapping onto scuttle panel, blade currently okay

O/s/r tyre is badly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 65,352 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 64,365 miles

2 chips in windscreen on n/s

front brake discs worn

n/s rear brake binding

o/s rear disc back plate corroded

oil ,leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,253 miles

both sides lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

front brake disc worn

oil leaks

two chips in windcsreen

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,760 miles

both sides front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

o/s rear tyre slightly distorted

windscreen chipped in 2 places on n/s

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,527 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs worn on inner face

o/s rear door interior trim strip insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2012 59,527 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

chip in windscreen

front brake discs worn on inner face

o/s rear door interior trim strip insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,380 miles

2 chips in windscreen

both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2010 55,202 miles

both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

chips in windscreen

front brake discs wearing and rusting on inner outer edge

o/s door mirror casing broken

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,069 miles

both front lower suspension rear bushes deteriorating

chips in windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,962 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,496 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 46,251 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 43,190 miles

TWO ACCEPTABLE SIZED CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN ON N/S.

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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S151 XAL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S151 XAL, 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 S151 XAL registered?

S151 XAL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S151 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S151 XAL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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