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S224 OUG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,307 mi
Last recorded82,307 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 OUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 82,307 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 82,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 75,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder. Tyre size 175/80 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 72,411 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 72,411 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,138 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 67,917 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,212 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,788 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,314 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 57,923 miles

long travel on hand brake

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,923 miles

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

long travel on hand brake

Fail 19 Sep 2009 54,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 54,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,071 miles

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

long travel on hand brake

Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,420 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Long travel on parking brake

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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S224 OUG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S224 OUG, 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 S224 OUG registered?

S224 OUG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S224 OUG safe to buy?

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