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S252 UKE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,411 mi
Last recorded96,411 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 UKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 96,411 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 96,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

centre exhaust monting deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop split

offside rear bump stop split

Pass 29 Jul 2011 89,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear bump stops split

front brake discs wearing thin

front registration plate marked

Pass 8 Jul 2010 80,636 miles

both front tyre worn low on inside edges

Pass 27 Jul 2009 78,978 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,073 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 69,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 69,724 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 62,529 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 58,858 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 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

S252 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S252 UKE safe to buy?

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