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S252 LCF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,006 mi
Last recorded139,006 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 LCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 139,006 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 138,972 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 133,154 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 122,804 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 112,461 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 106,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 98,651 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 96,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 96,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 93,713 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 91,718 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 87,102 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,561 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 81,150 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,219 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 74,463 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,557 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 66,096 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 62,098 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 59,116 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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S252 LCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S252 LCF, 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 S252 LCF registered?

S252 LCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S252 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S252 LCF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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