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S244 SLA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,954 mi
Last recorded115,954 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 SLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 115,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to crack

offside front suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

offside front tyre cracked

windscreen wipers noisy

Pass 23 Aug 2018 115,583 miles

both front anti roll bar links have very slight play in bushes

Fail 23 Aug 2018 115,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material will soon require replacement (1.1.11 (c))

both front anti roll bar links have very slight play in bushes

nearside rear wheel binding

Pass 21 Aug 2017 114,998 miles

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

nearside rear brake pipe from flexi to caliper corroded

possible exhaust blow from down pipe\cat

Pass 18 Aug 2016 114,282 miles

all windscreen wipers poor

both front indicators faded

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 113,550 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 111,566 miles

both rear shockers damp and weak

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Aug 2013 110,735 miles

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to de-bond

both rear tyres badly cracked(recomend replacement)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 109,582 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 108,614 miles

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

both rear axle front bushes splitting and have play

centre exhaust bracket broken

off side rear wheel binding

oil leaks

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 3 Aug 2010 102,339 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 99,336 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 94,350 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,980 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 83,044 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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S244 SLA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S244 SLA, 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 S244 SLA registered?

S244 SLA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S244 SLA safe to buy?

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