MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear tyre worn on edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front tyres worn on edges
drivers door mirror insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear tyre worn on edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front tyres worn on edges
drivers door mirror insecure
Offside Front wing corroded
gear linkage worn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front wing corroded
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
gear linkage worn
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
off side front wing corroeded
wipers poor
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
off side front wing corroeded
tracking
wipers poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all 4 shockers weak
horn poor
wipers poor
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all 4 shockers weak
horn poor
wipers poor
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated
offside rear shock absorber bump stop/shroud deteriorated/detached
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
lower engine undertray deteriorated/insecure
nearside rear mudflap very close to the tyre
nearside rear tyre outer edge badly worn.STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT A.S.A.P.
wiper blades deteriorated and poor wipe
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
lower engine undertray deteriorated/insecure
nearside rear mudflap very close to the tyre
nearside rear tyre outer edge badly worn.STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT A.S.A.P.
wiper blades deteriorated and poor wipe
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
child seat fitted nearside rear unable to check seatbelt fully
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
child seat fitted nearside rear unable to check seatbelt fully
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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S236 RFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RFH, 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 RFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 1998.
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