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S217 VMY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,604 mi
Last recorded71,604 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 VMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2023 71,604 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut likely to become detached nut missing from pinch bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

air pipe split

Pass 9 Jun 2022 68,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 62,091 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,286 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 53,843 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 53,843 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,909 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,346 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 27,064 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 27,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,413 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,929 miles

nsr tyre poor sidewall condition

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,994 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 30,062 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,247 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,896 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,698 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 26,009 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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S217 VMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S217 VMY, 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 S217 VMY registered?

S217 VMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S217 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S217 VMY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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