MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Note: Engine oil leak.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Note: Engine oil leak.
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
condition of front brake discs
condition of mainthrough and front brake pipes
condition of nearside door mirror
noise from transmission
play in front strut top mount
very heavy rust on nearside and offside rear brake pipes
wear and play in stearing rack
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
condition of front brake discs
condition of mainthrough and front brake pipes
condition of nearside door mirror
noise from transmission
play in front strut top mount
very heavy rust on nearside and offside rear brake pipes
wear and play in stearing rack
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cond of brake pipes
cond of n/s door mirror
damage o/s/f wing
n/s/f & n/s/r child seats fitted
n/s/r h/brake cabel outer split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
condition of rear brake pipes
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
play in front strut top mounts
play in stearing rack
loseness in offside head light
nearside rear side light slightly dim
play in both front strut top mounts
rust on rear brake discs
rust on rear brake pipes
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
loseness in offside head light
nearside front tyre worn uneven and on 1.6mm limit
nearside rear side light slightly dim
offside front tyre on 2mm
play in both front strut top mounts
rust on rear brake discs
rust on rear brake pipes
slight wear in both fr wishbone rear bushes †slight wear in fr strut top mounts
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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S226 UEY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 UEY, 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 UEY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 1998.
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