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S250 KNK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,108 mi
Last recorded186,108 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 KNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 186,108 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 186,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 162,037 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 145,819 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 145,819 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 129,349 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 110,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine oil below minimum[dipstick reading]***1 litre 10w-40 added FOC!***

front number plate starting to deteriorate

slight brake imbalance in rear service brakes

Pass 22 Aug 2009 110,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine oil below minimum[dipstick reading]***1 litre 10w-40 added FOC!***

front number plate starting to deteriorate

slight brake imbalance in rear service brakes

Fail 11 Aug 2009 110,288 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2008 90,632 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 90,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 76,268 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 71,882 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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S250 KNK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S250 KNK, 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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S250 KNK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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