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S213 BKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,216 mi
Last recorded112,216 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 BKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 112,216 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 108,015 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 102,110 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 95,851 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,379 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 84,224 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,666 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 69,562 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 62,859 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 55,929 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 55,929 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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S213 BKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S213 BKP, 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 S213 BKP registered?

S213 BKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S213 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S213 BKP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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