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S216 SNF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,915 mi
Last recorded99,915 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 SNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 99,915 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock defective

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Oct 2025 99,915 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock defective

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 97,310 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tires worn on both edges and on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 93,560 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened torsion beam nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 93,559 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened torsion beam nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 92,449 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 91,238 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 91,227 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 90,133 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 87,912 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,133 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,490 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 80,632 miles

Offside headlamp cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2015 80,632 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 77,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,362 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,072 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,321 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 67,321 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,065 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 61,307 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,920 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 54,901 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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S216 SNF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S216 SNF, 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 S216 SNF registered?

S216 SNF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S216 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S216 SNF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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