MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,928 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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cut in nearside rear seat belt
damage to both front wing mirror units
engine hunting
offside front wishbone bush starting to become detached
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
damage to n/s/r seat belt
n/s/r service brake starting to bind
some front service brake judder
under floor corrosion
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slght judder to front brakes
surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs-brake hose ferrels-steering componants-slight damage to nearside rear seat belt webbing-offside front indicator bulb faded
slght judder to front brakes
surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs-brake hose ferrels-steering componants-slight damage to nearside rear seat belt webbing-offside front indicator bulb faded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
damage to n/s/f tyre wall
o/s/f indicator bulb faded
o/s/r tyre wall to tread heavily perished
rear exhaust box corrded by mounting bracket
slight damage to n/s/r seat belt webbing
slight drag to rear brakes
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S242 BNV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S242 BNV, 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 S242 BNV?
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What year was S242 BNV registered?
S242 BNV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S242 BNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S242 BNV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S242 BNV have outstanding finance?
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