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S211 SKM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 SKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016

all brake discs corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Oct 2016

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage bummer and wing area (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake discs corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2014 138,162 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 138,162 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 130,446 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 126,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 126,119 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 116,258 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 105,995 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 99,818 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 27 Nov 2007 99,818 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 21 Nov 2006 95,425 miles

front bottom rear bush starting to wear

front tyres worn on inner edge

offside head lamp holed does not affect beam

Pass 21 Nov 2005 86,604 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Nov 2005 86,604 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SKM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S211 SKM?

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What year was S211 SKM registered?

S211 SKM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S211 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 SKM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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