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S233 DFG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,975 mi
Last recorded104,975 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 DFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2011 104,975 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 104,975 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 85,112 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 71,959 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 71,951 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,872 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 55,872 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 49,310 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 49,310 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S233 DFG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S233 DFG, 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 S233 DFG registered?

S233 DFG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S233 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S233 DFG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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