MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,376 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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near side mirror glass broken.
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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S262 OGB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S262 OGB, 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 S262 OGB?
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What year was S262 OGB registered?
S262 OGB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 November 1998.
Is S262 OGB safe to buy?
The MOT history for S262 OGB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S262 OGB have outstanding finance?
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