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S236 KDP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,642 mi
Last recorded209,642 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 KDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 209,642 miles

general age related corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2015 200,530 miles

Centre exhaust mounting is broken

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres are cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2015 200,101 miles

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

Centre exhaust mounting is broken

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres are cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2014 193,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damage to screen

front brake hoses perished

n/s/f lower arm rear bush poor

rear number plate poor

service light on

Fail 25 Jul 2014 193,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to screen

front brake hoses perished

n/s/f lower arm rear bush poor

rear number plate poor

service light on

Fail 31 Jul 2013 189,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

INSP light on

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes poor

damage to screen

engine oil level on minimum

n/s wiper blade split

possiale faulty indicator switch- working at time of test

rear number plate damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2013 189,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

INSP light on

both front lower arm rear bushes poor

damage to screen

engine oil level on minimum

n/s wiper blade split

possiale faulty indicator switch- working at time of test

rear number plate damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2012 185,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate damaged.

Some corrosion to drivers front wing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 182,188 miles

Rear number plate cracked,

Rear silencer mount is corroded and cracking,

Fail 2 Aug 2011 182,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Bonnet catch seized,

Rear number plate cracked,

Rear silencer mount is corroded and cracking,

Pass 30 Jul 2010 177,741 miles

Both number plates cracked,

Chip in windscreen in zone C,

Oil level found low,

Top engine cover loose on mountings,

Pass 7 Aug 2009 170,448 miles

Front number plate cracked,

Fail 7 Aug 2009 170,448 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate cracked,

Rear disc faces in poor condition,

Pass 8 Aug 2008 151,535 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 132,743 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 110,799 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 110,799 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 90,810 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 KDP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KDP, 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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S236 KDP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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