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S242 KNK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,894 mi
Last recorded138,894 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 KNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 138,894 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 130,546 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm and perishing

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 13 Oct 2014 130,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Both front tyres on 3mm and perishing

Front anti roll bar link lower bushes seperated

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside rear tyre 2mm and scrubbed on the inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 119,953 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 119,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 110,014 miles

Engine oil weep

Rear wiper split

Fail 27 Sep 2012 110,014 miles

Engine oil weep

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper split

Pass 22 Sep 2011 99,419 miles

Both front indicator bulbs discoloured

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,426 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 28 May 2010 93,083 miles

Engine oil leak

Engine oil level on min

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Offside and nearside rear lower arm bushes strating to split

Fail 24 May 2010 93,083 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

Engine oil level on min

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Offside and nearside rear lower arm bushes strating to split

Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,401 miles

Advise: Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape. 2.5mm tread remaining.

Advise: offside front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorating

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 79,484 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack and perish.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 79,484 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack and perish.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 69,457 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish.

Fail 8 Jun 2007 69,457 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish.

Fail 14 Jun 2006 57,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 57,249 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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S242 KNK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KNK, 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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S242 KNK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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