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S211 SKL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,252 mi
Last recorded89,252 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 SKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2011 89,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2010 82,759 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 74,278 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 66,402 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 59,390 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 49,525 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 44,794 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 SKL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S211 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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What year was S211 SKL registered?

S211 SKL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 December 1998.

Is S211 SKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 SKL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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