MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,430 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit
power steering feed hose damp
slight damage n/s/f tyre
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit
power steering feed hose damp
slight damage n/s/f tyre
exhaust joints leaking slightly (repaired with paste)
front suspension seems low
handbrake lever ratchet worn
n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged
noise from catalytic converter
rear brake pads low & discs slightly worn
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust joints leaking slightly (repaired with paste)
front suspension seems low
handbrake lever ratchet worn
n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged
noise from catalytic converter
rear brake pads low & discs slightly worn
Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake balance poor
osr tyre tread badly perished/STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
spare tyre now below legal limit
recommend attention to brake light switch
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake balance poor
osr tyre tread badly perished/STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
spare tyre now below legal limit
recommend attention to brake light switch
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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S202 SKL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S202 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 S202 SKL?
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What year was S202 SKL registered?
S202 SKL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 November 1998.
Is S202 SKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S202 SKL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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