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S244 ASG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,819 mi
Last recorded146,819 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 ASG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 146,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 146,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavely corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 135,601 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 135,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 127,787 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 127,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 121,414 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 121,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 112,936 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 105,866 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 105,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 100,347 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 100,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,982 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 95,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 84,268 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 74,473 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 74,430 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 62,755 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 59,087 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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S244 ASG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S244 ASG, 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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S244 ASG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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