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S237 ERR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,792 mi
Last recorded108,792 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 ERR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 108,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to suspension components

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tape covering damaged o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 27 Feb 2025 108,555 miles

All suspension parts underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 108,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 107,751 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 107,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 107,042 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 106,501 miles

Various suspension parts underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 105,984 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged/reaired

Pass 21 Feb 2019 105,268 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,651 miles

Exhaust centre pipe mounting adrift but is still adequately supported

Pass 2 Mar 2017 103,897 miles

N/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED - MADE UP PIPE

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED - MADE UP PIPE

REAR SHOCKER BODIES BECOMING CORRODED

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON O/S/R BRAKE - SUSPECT STICKING PADS

Fail 2 Mar 2017 103,897 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam N/S (1.7.5a)

N/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED - MADE UP PIPE

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED - MADE UP PIPE

REAR SHOCKER BODIES BECOMING CORRODED

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON O/S/R BRAKE - SUSPECT STICKING PADS

Pass 4 Mar 2016 102,761 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust clamp broken

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2016 102,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust clamp broken

n/s/r tyre cracking

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,478 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 99,762 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 98,207 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 98,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 90,774 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 83,353 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 93,106 miles

Coolant leak

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,769 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 71,689 miles

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2009 71,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,804 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 56,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2006 46,361 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)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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S237 ERR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S237 ERR, 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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S237 ERR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S237 ERR shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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