MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,022 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
noise from cat
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
noise from cat
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front anti roll bar(D) bushes worn
both front tyres worn close to markers
child seat fitted
nearside rear brake slightly binding
oil leak
oil low
slight play on off steering rack end
white furring on brake pipes
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front anti roll bar(D) bushes worn
both front tyres worn close to markers
child seat fitted
nearside rear brake slightly binding
oil leak
oil low
slight play on off steering rack end
white furring on brake pipes
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
o/s/f wishbone mount starting to wear front discs rusty
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S226 ARR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 S226 ARR, 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 S226 ARR registered?
S226 ARR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 November 1998.
Is S226 ARR safe to buy?
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