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S158 LLN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,190 mi
Last recorded103,190 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 LLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 103,190 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,943 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 85,943 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,958 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,387 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,237 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,541 miles

nearside front tyre perished on outer walls

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,837 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,712 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 10,286 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 5,122 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 5,046 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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S158 LLN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S158 LLN, 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 S158 LLN registered?

S158 LLN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S158 LLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S158 LLN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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