MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,927 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both number plate discolouring
rear discs in rusty condition
some wear to front discs
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
damage to both door mirror covers
front and rear discs in rusty condition
rear number plate discolouring
rear wiper split
Long parking brake travel.
Nearside mirror damaged.
Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge and tread wearing low.
Rear brake discs slightly corroded.
Rear exhaust section corroded.
Small cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S113 CUY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 S113 CUY, 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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S113 CUY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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