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S226 NFT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,543 mi
Last recorded91,543 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 NFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 91,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 87,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 83,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,252 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,251 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 80,251 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 76,735 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 76,615 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 73,431 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 70,137 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 65,937 miles

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 NFT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S226 NFT, 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 NFT registered?

S226 NFT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S226 NFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S226 NFT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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