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S211 AWV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,008 mi
Last recorded120,008 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 AWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 120,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust mounting missing but system still supported

radiator leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2013 120,002 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust mounting missing but system still supported

radiator leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2012 115,492 miles

both front tyres are worn heavy on outer edges, n/s/f more so

rear disc pads are getting low

Pass 18 Jul 2011 110,259 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 110,259 miles

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

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

slight leak pas pipe

Pass 22 Jul 2010 99,085 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 99,085 miles

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

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

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

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

low water level at header tank

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear arm bushes have slight play

signs of radiator leaking water

wipers split at ends

Pass 18 Jul 2009 87,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 75,670 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

both front shock absorbers are slightly damp

nearside front brake pad is low

Pass 14 Oct 2006 66,686 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 62,987 miles

o/s/r brake slight drag. washers were empty

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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S211 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S211 AWV, 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 S211 AWV registered?

S211 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S211 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 AWV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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