MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear brakes binding
both rear shocker covers insecure
condition n/s/f outer cv boot
condition n/s/f wishbone bushs
corrosion on all wheel archs
corrosion rear coil springs
lift in both front top suspension mountings
rear brake pad wear low
security of abs pump
wear on rear brake discs
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear brakes binding
both rear shocker covers insecure
condition n/s/f outer cv boot
condition n/s/f wishbone bushs
corrosion on all wheel archs
corrosion rear coil springs
lift in both front top suspension mountings
rear brake pad wear low
wear on rear brake discs
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R166 SRH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 R166 SRH, 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 R166 SRH registered?
R166 SRH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is R166 SRH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R166 SRH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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