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S210 ATA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,166 mi
Last recorded182,166 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 ATA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 182,166 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 5 Mar 2019 177,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 177,642 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 173,127 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 173,127 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 167,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 167,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front expansion box (7.1.2)

Nearside park brake cable deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 161,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front expansion box / main pipe joint. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 155,345 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2014 149,569 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 141,348 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 141,348 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 134,623 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 128,274 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 128,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 120,872 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 120,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 120,872 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 120,872 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 120,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 120,872 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 120,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

nearside rear tyre leaking around nail/flint and very close to limits

Pass 4 Nov 2005 115,276 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 114,932 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S210 ATA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S210 ATA, 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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S210 ATA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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