MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,206 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp has fixings broken but is reasonably secure
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
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S218 APF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 S218 APF, 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
How do I check the history of S218 APF?
You can check the full history of S218 APF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S218 APF registered?
S218 APF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 1998.
Is S218 APF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S218 APF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S218 APF have outstanding finance?
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