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S262 DNW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,090 mi
Last recorded88,090 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 DNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 88,090 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2014 87,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 71,637 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 69,719 miles

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

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

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

advise rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

advise slight damage to rear number plate.

Fail 22 Dec 2012 69,718 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

advise rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

advise slight damage to rear number plate.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,452 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

rear number plate is cracked

tyres are starting to perish

wipers are smeary in opperation

Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,861 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 58,861 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,653 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,692 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 53,692 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 50,006 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

slight dampness to nearside front shocker

Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,032 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 46,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,409 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 42,409 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 39,551 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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S262 DNW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S262 DNW, 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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S262 DNW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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