MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,517 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front exhaust bracket broken
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front exhaust bracket broken
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
n/s/f tyre 3 mm
o/s/f lower back suspension bush split
o/s/f tyre worn low on edge
rear suspension buskes deteriorating
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f tyre 3 mm
o/s/f lower back suspension bush split
o/s/f tyre worn low on edge
rear suspension buskes deteriorating
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhaust bracket broken
front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S255 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 S255 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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How do I check the history of S255 UKE?
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What year was S255 UKE registered?
S255 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 August 1998.
Is S255 UKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for S255 UKE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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