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S232 AWV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,962 mi
Last recorded158,962 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 AWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 158,962 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 150,594 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 140,252 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 128,911 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 128,911 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 123,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 119,256 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 111,313 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 104,473 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 98,031 miles

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.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 98,031 miles

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.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 85,933 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 85,931 miles

servo pipe soft at inlet manifold

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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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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S232 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S232 AWV safe to buy?

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