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S234 UKE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,327 mi
Last recorded132,327 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 UKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 132,327 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 126,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 119,337 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 113,582 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 113,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 107,798 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 107,798 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,687 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 90,591 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 90,586 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 90,586 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 90,586 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 90,585 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,585 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,067 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 83,365 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 83,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2009 77,232 miles

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

exhaust mounting welds broken,tracking to be checked.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 77,232 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

exhaust mounting welds broken,tracking to be checked.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,751 miles

o/s/r seatbelt buckle plastic cover missing,centre and rear exhuast mounts very rusty,o/s mirror glass cracked on corner,n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,057 miles

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,376 miles

wipers slow in operation

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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S234 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S234 UKE, 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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S234 UKE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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