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S216 UEY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,895 mi
Last recorded128,895 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 UEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 128,895 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Nearside headlamp cracked

both front tyres are worn on the insides

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 128,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Nearside headlamp cracked

both front tyres are worn on the insides

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 124,201 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 112,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,420 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,685 miles

slight damage nearside front headlamp .

Pass 2 Apr 2011 84,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,414 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 79,414 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise oil leaks

advise rear wiper damaged

advise stone chip n/s front headlamp

Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,693 miles

nearside front headlamp cracked

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2007 62,632 miles

advise:front discs corroded and lipped

advise:front inner pads starting to look low

advise:rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2006 56,746 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 56,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

advise:bad cracking to both rear tyre outer side walls

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 UEY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,400cc 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 UEY, 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 S216 UEY registered?

S216 UEY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is S216 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S216 UEY 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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