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S211 RLF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,492 mi
Last recorded107,492 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 RLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2011 107,492 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 107,492 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 100,028 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 94,328 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 94,328 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 87,569 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 87,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

OSF TYRE 1,8MM REQ TRACKING==FR DISC INNER FACES CORRODING==LARGE CRACK IN SCREEN OS==NO PLATES CRACKED==OIL LEAK==REAR TYRES T RATED==SERVICE LIGHT ON==EXH FOULING SUBFRAME==SLIGHT SPLITS FR WISH REAR BUSHES

Pass 22 Jun 2007 78,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 71,876 miles

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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S211 RLF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S211 RLF, 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 S211 RLF registered?

S211 RLF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S211 RLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 RLF shows 9 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.

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