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S216 TKK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,825 mi
Last recorded113,825 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 TKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 113,825 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 111,690 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 109,798 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 102,625 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 97,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 97,786 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 92,815 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,694 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 88,683 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 83,995 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 80,466 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,961 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 74,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 16 Jun 2005 64,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S216 TKK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TKK, 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 TKK registered?

S216 TKK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S216 TKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S216 TKK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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