MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
nearside rear light cluster damaged but not showing incorrect lighting
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
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)
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
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
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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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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