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S238 SKL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,325 mi
Last recorded138,325 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 SKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 138,325 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 138,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 129,636 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 121,804 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 102,425 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 102,425 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 84,183 miles

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

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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S238 SKL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S238 SKL, 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 S238 SKL?

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What year was S238 SKL registered?

S238 SKL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 1998.

Is S238 SKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S238 SKL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S238 SKL have outstanding finance?

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