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S169 KLT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,568 mi
Last recorded115,568 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 KLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 115,568 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 108,482 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 104,774 miles

both front lower ar bushes worn

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

nearside front wiper torn

Pass 29 Jun 2011 98,334 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

nearside front door mirror missing

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear body sill damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,648 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 80,471 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 80,471 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 72,898 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 56,141 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 56,141 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S169 KLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S169 KLT, 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 S169 KLT registered?

S169 KLT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S169 KLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S169 KLT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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