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S238 WYA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,835 mi
Last recorded137,835 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 WYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 137,835 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 128,113 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 128,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil level getting low

Pass 3 Apr 2010 115,633 miles

emissions only just acceptable

Pass 4 Mar 2009 103,414 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 103,414 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 90,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 90,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,922 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 16 Apr 2007 77,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 May 2006 70,474 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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S238 WYA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S238 WYA, 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 S238 WYA registered?

S238 WYA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S238 WYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S238 WYA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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