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S251 DOX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,830 mi
Last recorded71,830 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 DOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,830 miles

N/S Rear tyre old & perishing

Rear suspension beam pivot bushes deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2008 69,412 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 67,658 miles

Rear tyres starting to perrish.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 64,348 miles

Front brake pads worn, check 3000 miles.

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

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PAD ON 1.5mm LIMIT

Pass 11 Nov 2005 54,275 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front tyres wearing inside edges

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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S251 DOX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S251 DOX, 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 S251 DOX?

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What year was S251 DOX registered?

S251 DOX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S251 DOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S251 DOX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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