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S247 RFH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,537 mi
Last recorded152,537 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 RFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 152,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from radiator

Pass 7 Nov 2009 148,528 miles

Both front wiper blades leaving lines on screen.

Both rear,axle beam outer mountings cracking up and going soft.

Slight dampness around nearside front outer CV boot.

Slight play within offside of steering rack and suspension system.

Fail 7 Nov 2009 148,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front wiper blades leaving lines on screen.

Both rear,axle beam outer mountings cracking up and going soft.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight dampness around nearside front outer CV boot.

Slight play within offside of steering rack and suspension system.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 144,494 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 140,916 miles

damage to nearside headlight

nearside rear shock cover becoming deattached

offside rear wheel slightly tight on rotation

wiper blades poor

Pass 6 Nov 2006 133,503 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 133,503 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 120,185 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm !!

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm

slight play o/s steering rack swivel joint

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 RFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 S247 RFH, 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

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What year was S247 RFH registered?

S247 RFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S247 RFH safe to buy?

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