MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,339 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine oil leak
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
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Body has slight damage
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
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
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
n/s door mirror slightly damaged
n/s front tyre worn on outer edge
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)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of S198 SKL?
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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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