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S258 XON

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,923 mi
Last recorded94,923 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 XON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 94,923 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front registration plate slightly damaged

o/s front tyre under inflated

o/s registration plate lamp slightly dull

Fail 4 Jun 2016 94,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked/split at edge of tred (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front registration plate slightly damaged

o/s front tyre under inflated

o/s registration plate lamp slightly dull

Fail 9 Dec 2015 94,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold/front pipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre wearing at inner edge

Offside Rear tyre looks under inflated

Offside registration plate lamp slightly dull

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,138 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 94,134 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 91,040 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outside side wall

Fail 16 Oct 2013 91,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre has damage to outside side wall

Pass 4 Aug 2012 90,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 89,244 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 87,057 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded slightly

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Fuel tank support straps abit corroded

N/S/F tyre has slight cut/tear at outer sidewall (NOT yet exposing ply/cords at time of test)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 84,377 miles

Nearside front suspension arm is rusty.

Rear springs are rusty.

Rub marks at windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2009 84,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front suspension arm is rusty.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear springs are rusty.

Rub marks at windscreen

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 81,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 74,739 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 74,739 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 68,755 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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S258 XON is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S258 XON, 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 S258 XON registered?

S258 XON is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S258 XON safe to buy?

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