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S215 DNH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,538 mi
Last recorded177,538 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 DNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 177,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 151,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 143,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs wearing thin

neraside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jun 2009 130,312 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 130,310 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 123,981 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 116,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 110,188 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 103,069 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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S215 DNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S215 DNH, 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 S215 DNH registered?

S215 DNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S215 DNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S215 DNH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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