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S208 FWY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,893 mi
Last recorded103,893 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 FWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 103,893 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2012 103,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 96,704 miles

exhaust system rusty

front and rear brake discs rusty

n/s/r sill damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2011 96,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system rusty

front and rear brake discs rusty

n/s/r sill damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2011 96,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

airbag light on

all brake discs corroded and worn

exhaust system rusty

n/s sill surface corrsion

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

o/s/r handrake lever not returning to stop

Pass 24 May 2010 93,318 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 87,937 miles

slight play n/s of rack

Fail 20 May 2009 87,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight play n/s of rack

Pass 28 May 2008 83,888 miles

advise slight play n/s of steering rack

Pass 29 May 2007 77,461 miles

advise slight play n/s of steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2006 72,110 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 72,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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S208 FWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S208 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.

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What year was S208 FWY registered?

S208 FWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S208 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S208 FWY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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