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S227 UKE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,136 mi
Last recorded100,136 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 UKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,136 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 98,770 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 87,968 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear door not opening from inside or out

Pass 30 Sep 2019 79,892 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,297 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,529 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 73,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,656 miles

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

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

Rear NUMBER PLATE FIXING BOLT BROKEN

Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,832 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,049 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 58,049 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,336 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,628 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 53,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,312 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,696 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 48,696 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 46,585 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,585 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,990 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,381 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,452 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,562 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 18,109 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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S227 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S227 UKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S227 UKE registered?

S227 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S227 UKE safe to buy?

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