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S236 ARR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,338 mi
Last recorded101,338 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 ARR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,338 miles

o/s front cv boot damp

Pass 13 Jul 2015 100,379 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 96,319 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,043 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 87,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 83,154 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,202 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 73,306 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,569 miles

disc pads wearing low

slight rusting on brake pipes

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 12 Jul 2007 65,478 miles

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

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

disc pads not visible

slight wear no brake discs

Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,729 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

disc pads look slightly low

Pass 22 Jul 2005 56,585 miles

front and rear disc pads cannot be seen properly

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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S236 ARR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S236 ARR, 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 S236 ARR registered?

S236 ARR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S236 ARR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S236 ARR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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