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S201 FWY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,754 mi
Last recorded168,754 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 FWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 168,754 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 168,730 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 168,730 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

offside wiper blade split

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 25 May 2012 164,698 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Apr 2011 159,322 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 153,856 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 153,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2009 146,801 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 138,684 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 125,344 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 116,275 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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S201 FWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S201 FWY, 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

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What year was S201 FWY registered?

S201 FWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S201 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S201 FWY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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