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S215 YOL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,455 mi
Last recorded53,455 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 YOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 53,455 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 53,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2025 51,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 49,715 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 48,864 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 47,417 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2021 46,316 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 45,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2019 44,147 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 42,894 miles

Front Tyre wall cracking ( on both sides)

Pass 24 Jun 2017 40,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,692 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,593 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,677 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 35,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 34,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,682 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 30,897 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,038 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,464 miles

Both Rear tyres have cracks on the tyre walls and in the tread and need to be replaced.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 26,464 miles

Both Rear tyres have cracks on the tyre walls and in the tread and need to be replaced.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 23,387 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 20,676 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 YOL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YOL, 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

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What year was S215 YOL registered?

S215 YOL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S215 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S215 YOL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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