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S246 RLH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,701 mi
Last recorded110,701 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 RLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 110,701 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 110,177 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 105,556 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 105,507 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 96,464 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 87,588 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust center hanging bracket slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,588 miles

exhaust center hanging bracket slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2007 80,514 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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S246 RLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S246 RLH, 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 S246 RLH?

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What year was S246 RLH registered?

S246 RLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S246 RLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S246 RLH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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