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S237 XAL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

126,856 mi
Last recorded126,856 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 XAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 126,856 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 126,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively clicking on full lock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

no EML light but car is pre 2008

Pass 19 Jun 2019 115,635 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 115,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 105,571 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 95,652 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 95,455 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 85,789 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

engine & lower covers fitted (lower cover damaged slightly)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 85,445 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

engine & lower covers fitted (lower cover damaged slightly)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,288 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,655 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray slightly damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2014 64,505 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,976 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 54,729 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,950 miles

airbag light on

n/s rear door does not open from inside or outside vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2012 43,950 miles

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

airbag light on

n/s rear door does not open from inside or outside vehicle

Fail 25 Jul 2011 36,935 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,935 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 31,466 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

coolant between max & min.

nsr door not opening from inside or outside.

osr brake binding slightly but has been getting hot at some point.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,466 miles

coolant between max & min.

nsr door not opening from inside or outside.

osr brake binding slightly but has been getting hot at some point.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,334 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

nsr door not opening from inside or outside.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,646 miles

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

nsr door not opening from inside or outside.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 20,646 miles

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

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

nsr door not opening from inside or outside.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 19,965 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,486 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 19,486 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XAL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 S237 XAL, 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 XAL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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