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S255 XAL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,753 mi
Last recorded141,753 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 XAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 141,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under of vehicle corrosion various

Fail 22 Sep 2023 141,751 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Undertray likely to become detached REAR (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under of vehicle corrosion various

Pass 28 Sep 2022 138,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 136,844 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 136,844 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 135,066 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 134,265 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 134,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 131,574 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 128,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 125,531 miles

Centre Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 121,133 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 115,750 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 110,362 miles

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

o/sr suspension bump stop split and perished

Fail 11 Oct 2013 110,362 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

o/sr suspension bump stop split and perished

Pass 11 Oct 2012 104,675 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2010 91,675 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 85,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2008 78,932 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 73,032 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 73,032 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 67,424 miles

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

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

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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S255 XAL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S255 XAL, 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

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What year was S255 XAL registered?

S255 XAL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S255 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S255 XAL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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