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S247 ARR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,527 mi
Last recorded100,527 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 ARR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 100,527 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,086 miles

Near side rear tyre has indentation to sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side rear tyre has indentation to sidewall

Fail 26 Jul 2011 97,086 miles

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Near side rear tyre has indentation to sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side rear tyre has indentation to sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2010 92,458 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 90,220 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 90,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 89,682 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded!

Pass 24 Jul 2008 89,682 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded!

Pass 27 Jul 2007 83,335 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 83,335 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 73,872 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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S247 ARR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S247 ARR, 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 S247 ARR registered?

S247 ARR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S247 ARR safe to buy?

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