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S262 FUA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,173 mi
Last recorded129,173 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 FUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,173 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 129,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,774 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 117,774 miles

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

Air bag light on

Offside headlight to high

Pass 22 Jul 2011 106,750 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres outer walls cut not showing ply cord

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers upper outer plastic casings insercure

Fail 22 Jul 2011 106,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside front tyres outer walls cut not showing ply cord

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers upper outer plastic casings insercure

Pass 6 Dec 2010 128,165 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 98,308 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 92,452 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 92,451 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 92,766 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 92,766 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 88,500 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 88,500 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2008 88,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

black smoke from exhaust

catalytic converter (exhaust) broken inside

engine oil (in boot) grade not correct

front wiper blades split

steel rim fitted to n/s/f

Pass 27 May 2008 81,244 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 76,398 miles

as per mot fail

Fail 26 Jun 2007 76,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

bracket adrift from exhaust centre

brake fluid level getting low

front wiper blades are split

Pass 6 Jun 2007 74,034 miles

air bag light on

Pass 26 Jul 2006 66,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 53,266 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

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 FUA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FUA, 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 S262 FUA registered?

S262 FUA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S262 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S262 FUA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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