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S211 RPV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,123 mi
Last recorded106,123 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 RPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2013 106,123 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust mount insecure

drivers window inoperative

Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,731 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,701 miles

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

front number plate damaged

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 2 Jun 2011 89,692 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 79,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 68,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 67,246 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 67,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 65,017 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 65,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 60,409 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 RPV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S211 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

S211 RPV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S211 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 RPV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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