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S227 VOP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,025 mi
Last recorded98,025 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 VOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,025 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2017 92,740 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,769 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,723 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,501 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 60,873 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,150 miles

front & rear discs wearing

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,040 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,026 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,592 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,506 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 VOP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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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What year was S227 VOP registered?

S227 VOP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S227 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S227 VOP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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