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S257 DOX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,133 mi
Last recorded115,133 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 DOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 115,133 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 115,132 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

tracking req`d

Pass 9 Jan 2008 107,857 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 101,002 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 92,677 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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S257 DOX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S257 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 S257 DOX?

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What year was S257 DOX registered?

S257 DOX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S257 DOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S257 DOX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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