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S226 AWV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

144,015 mi
Last recorded144,015 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 AWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 144,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch covered with tape

Pass 3 Oct 2017 140,893 miles

Alternator Belt Tensioner Noisy Whining

Both Sills Damaged

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R and Front to Rears (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

N/S/F Wheel Arch Lining Broken

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil Level Low Below Minimum

Oil leak ()

Secondary Bonnet Release Catch Broken

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Rear (2.7.2a)

Turbo Pipe At Intercooler Insecure Bracket Broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both O/S and N/S/R Cracked and Perished 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has Slight Damage Scratched

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 139,121 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet secondary catch lever broken

both rear shock absorbers and springs corroded

o/s/r Tyre cracking slightly

oil leak and oil level on minimum

Fail 13 Sep 2016 139,120 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet secondary catch lever broken

both rear shock absorbers and springs corroded

o/s/r Tyre cracking slightly

oil leak and oil level on minimum

Pass 17 Sep 2015 136,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 136,112 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 133,622 miles

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

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.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

front wipers smearing

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

rear wiper not clearing screen

nearside front door central locking inop, meaning unless door opened from inside handle first, door cannot be opened from outside

offside front abs sensor has bolt missing but is secure for now

Fail 4 Sep 2014 133,622 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre sleeve has minor leak of exhaust gases

front discs corroded

front wipers smearing

offside rear brake pads low

offside rear discs heavily pitted and corroded

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

rear wiper not clearing screen

nearside front door central locking inop, meaning unless door opened from inside handle first, door cannot be opened from outside

offside front abs sensor has bolt missing but is secure for now

Pass 29 Aug 2013 130,805 miles

nearside rear light cluster damaged but not showing incorrect lighting

Fail 26 Aug 2013 130,797 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear light cluster damaged but not showing incorrect lighting

osr brakes binding on preventing correct checking of wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 128,570 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 128,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 119,346 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)

offside rear brake disc,surface contact corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2011 119,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside rear brake disc,surface contact corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 103,851 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 103,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,676 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 88,718 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 88,718 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 77,475 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 77,475 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 69,481 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 69,481 miles

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

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

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

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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S226 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 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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S226 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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