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S250 LLN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,255 mi
Last recorded87,255 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 LLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 87,255 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 1 Apr 2011 87,254 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2010 78,966 miles

Air bag light on.

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Wipers noisey in operation.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,428 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 71,428 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 67,523 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 65,062 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 65,058 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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 LLN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LLN, 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 S250 LLN registered?

S250 LLN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S250 LLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S250 LLN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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