MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake servo pipe starting to collapse
Exhaust system from the catalyst backwards, generally rusty/noisy and has a slight blow
Front windscreen wipers not clearing well
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear axle bushes poor
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
nearside front, offside rear tyres soon.
nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear.
Centre Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
nearside front, offside rear tyres soon.
nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear.
servo pipe soft at inlet manifold
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S232 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 S232 AWV, 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 S232 AWV registered?
S232 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 1998.
Is S232 AWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S232 AWV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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