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S236 BKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,638 mi
Last recorded161,638 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 BKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 161,638 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen cracked, but not obscuring drivers view of the road.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 156,083 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 156,083 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 148,731 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 142,465 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Glow plug lamp flashing on dash and EGR valve has been disconnected.

HID lamps fitted.

Rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 134,889 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 134,869 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 127,451 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 127,430 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 120,245 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 110,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 110,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 99,096 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 81,519 miles

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 BKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BKP, 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 S236 BKP registered?

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

Is S236 BKP safe to buy?

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