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S228 TKK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,222 mi
Last recorded87,222 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 TKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 87,222 miles

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

handbrake travel oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 83,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,102 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 80,414 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Interior Glove Box door does not close causing discomfort for the front passenger.

Minor Oil leak from around the engine.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 80,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Interior Glove Box door does not close causing discomfort for the front passenger.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,782 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 76,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 74,775 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 74,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 68,197 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 67,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight brake binding on offside rear

Pass 20 Nov 2007 64,325 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 60,885 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 56,109 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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S228 TKK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S228 TKK, 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 S228 TKK registered?

S228 TKK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S228 TKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S228 TKK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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