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S244 ADO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

157,235 mi
Last recorded157,235 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 ADO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 157,235 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2022 157,233 miles

Emissions not tested section of exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 146,468 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 143,711 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 140,399 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 135,558 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 130,047 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 125,579 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 125,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 120,464 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 116,758 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 116,716 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 112,171 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 107,170 miles

air bag light on

o/s rear coil spring broken at end

Pass 28 Jan 2011 102,156 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 98,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,316 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 93,270 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2008 86,930 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 78,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 69,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S244 ADO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S244 ADO, 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 S244 ADO registered?

S244 ADO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S244 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S244 ADO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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