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S232 SLA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,498 mi
Last recorded144,498 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 SLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 144,498 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 144,191 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 134,552 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 134,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 123,562 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 123,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 108,228 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 108,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 95,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 83,442 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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S232 SLA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S232 SLA, 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 S232 SLA?

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What year was S232 SLA registered?

S232 SLA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S232 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S232 SLA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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