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S240 XNM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,735 mi
Last recorded121,735 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 XNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 121,735 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 121,709 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,571 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2011 86,323 miles

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

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 7 Oct 2011 86,323 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,018 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,092 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 74,092 miles

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

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

SUGGEST CHECK AND ADJUST TRACKING-NON TEST ITEM

Pass 6 Oct 2008 68,030 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 61,227 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 46,489 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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S240 XNM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S240 XNM, 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 S240 XNM?

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What year was S240 XNM registered?

S240 XNM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S240 XNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 XNM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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