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S233 AWV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,748 mi
Last recorded181,748 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 AWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 181,748 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 177,628 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 171,803 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 164,354 miles

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

O/S/R COILSPRING BROKEN AT TAIL

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 164,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

O/S/R COILSPRING BROKEN AT TAIL

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 151,163 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 141,033 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 141,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 132,287 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 121,445 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 121,445 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 113,029 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 113,029 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 104,176 miles

offside headamp lens cracked

skight damage to offside outer sill

Pass 19 Jul 2005 96,130 miles

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

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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S233 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S233 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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S233 AWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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