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R226 STF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,438 mi
Last recorded68,438 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 STF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 68,438 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2024 67,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2023 66,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2022 64,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,128 miles

all tyres perished

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre 2mm edges

offside front tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,334 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre 2mm edges

nearside sill damage

offside front tyre 1.6mm inner edge

tyres perished

Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,646 miles

chip in windscreen

front tyres 2mm inner edge

nearside sill damage

tyres perished

Pass 6 Dec 2018 60,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chip in windscreen

nearside sill damage

tyres starting to perish

Fail 6 Dec 2018 60,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

chip in windscreen

nearside sill damage

tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Dec 2017 59,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside sill damage

Pass 7 Dec 2016 58,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside sill damage

Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,008 miles

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

slight play both front top suspension mounts

slight play top of steering column

Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,528 miles

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

chip windscreen

front top suspension mounts worn

Fail 26 Nov 2013 54,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chip windscreen

front top suspension mounts worn

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chip windscreen

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Dec 2012 53,475 miles

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chip windscreen

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,126 miles

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

front brakes worn

nearside rear tyre limit

offside front tyre limit inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

slight wear front top mounts

Pass 11 Dec 2010 44,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 37,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn to 2.5 mm

Pass 6 Dec 2008 30,397 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split and uneven tread

front top suspension mounts worn

Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,892 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to corode

Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,759 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 25,667 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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R226 STF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R226 STF, 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 R226 STF?

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What year was R226 STF registered?

R226 STF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R226 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 STF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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