MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,199 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
nearside front tyre just 1.6mm
oil leak on gearbox
power steering pipes corroded
power steering pump damp
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S197 SKL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,400cc 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 S197 SKL, 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
How do I check the history of S197 SKL?
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What year was S197 SKL registered?
S197 SKL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 December 1998.
Is S197 SKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S197 SKL 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.
Does S197 SKL have outstanding finance?
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