MOT Status
ValidMileage
68,438 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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chip in windscreen
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
chip in windscreen
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
chip in windscreen
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
all tyres perished
chip in windscreen
nearside front tyre 2mm edges
offside front tyre 1.6mm inner edge
chip in windscreen
nearside front tyre 2mm edges
nearside sill damage
offside front tyre 1.6mm inner edge
tyres perished
chip in windscreen
front tyres 2mm inner edge
nearside sill damage
tyres perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
chip in windscreen
nearside sill damage
tyres starting to perish
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside sill damage
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside sill damage
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
chip windscreen
front top suspension mounts worn
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres worn to 2.5 mm
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
rear exhaust silencer starting to corode
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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