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S175 KNL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,087 mi
Last recorded77,087 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 KNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,087 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 77,009 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 71,662 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 63,275 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 63,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 56,118 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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S175 KNL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 S175 KNL, 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 S175 KNL registered?

S175 KNL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S175 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S175 KNL 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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