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S226 VOP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,288 mi
Last recorded132,288 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 VOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 132,288 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre worn close to limit on edges. Nearside front tyre worn close to limit. Offside rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 127,572 miles

nearside front steering arm slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2012 125,259 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 113,286 miles

exhaust vibranting against body

both rear tyres perishing &offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine smokes when hot

offside front headlight brackets broken

rear brakes sticking

Fail 21 Jun 2011 113,286 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing &offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

engine smokes when hot

exhaust vibranting against body

offside front headlight brackets broken

rear brakes sticking

Pass 16 Jun 2010 103,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust missaligned and vibrating

Fail 16 Jun 2010 103,902 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust missaligned and vibrating

Fail 29 Jun 2009 91,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 91,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 85,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet is slighty stiff to open

Pass 23 Jun 2007 74,641 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 61,633 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 VOP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOP, 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 VOP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 October 1998.

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