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S243 PNK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

163,651 mi
Last recorded163,651 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 PNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 163,651 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 161,954 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 161,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 159,875 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 157,665 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 154,669 miles

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

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

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2016 149,323 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 142,564 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 136,243 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 129,636 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 123,110 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,935 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 109,224 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 102,219 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 94,365 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 85,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 77,795 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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S243 PNK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 S243 PNK, 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 S243 PNK registered?

S243 PNK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S243 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S243 PNK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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