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S198 SKL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,339 mi
Last recorded91,339 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 SKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 91,339 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2016 91,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2015 87,432 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Body has slight damage

Pass 7 Nov 2014 82,120 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front offside tyre wearing on both edges

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Nov 2014 82,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front offside tyre wearing on both edges

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Nov 2012 72,895 miles

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,896 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 68,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 67,068 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,172 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,192 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 59,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2006 56,393 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 44,598 miles

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

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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S198 SKL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S198 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

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What year was S198 SKL registered?

S198 SKL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S198 SKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S198 SKL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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