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S172 XON

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,610 mi
Last recorded94,610 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 XON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 94,610 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 131,108 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 131,104 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres slight worn iner edge

off side front sill slight damged

Pass 18 Dec 2006 126,802 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 129,216 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 120,216 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S172 XON is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S172 XON, 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 S172 XON registered?

S172 XON is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S172 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 XON shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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