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S204 KST

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,922 mi
Last recorded138,922 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 KST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 138,922 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

advise-o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2007 133,607 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 133,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/sf wihbone rear bush perished

o/sf door trim loose

rear wiper worn

Pass 18 Jul 2006 118,767 miles

pas pipe corroded †auxiliary belt perished †exhaust joining sleeves badly corroded †suspect radiator leaking †tank straps corroded †

rear wiper not working & deteriorated †both front tyres 3mm †nsr tyre close to limit †175 80 14 H / both front tyre ratings T †

various body damage †idle speed irratic intermitantly †exhaust noisy

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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S204 KST is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S204 KST, 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 S204 KST registered?

S204 KST is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S204 KST safe to buy?

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